Lapekas HR Consulting

09/28/2026

YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO "WHITE-KNUCKLE" THE STEERING WHEEL. 🚗

Think about driving a dark, curvy country road at night. Narrow shoulders...Limited visibility, and you can't see what's coming around the next curve. Fortunately, the white lines (called, "guidelines") on the side of the narrow road give you a sense of where you are, and help keep you from going over the edge.

Similarly, your employee handbook serves as the "white lines" on the road, giving both employees and managers guidelines for navigating the workplace — expectations, policies, procedures, and a framework for handling those situations when you're not quite sure what to do. Because without those guidelines? You may find yourself white-knuckling the steering wheel, hoping you're making the right decision. 😬

And here's the important part: Don't just copy someone else's handbook, change the company name, and call it yours! Your business has its OWN road — its people, operations, culture, risks, benefits, and legal requirements. Your handbook should be built for YOUR road. A good handbook doesn't tell you exactly what to do around every curve, but it gives you the lines to help keep you on the road. It's not just an HR document - that's a management tool.

If you need some help looking over your employee handbook or you need to create one, please reach out! Happy to help keep you safely on the road.

07/13/2026

Your resume isn't bad. It's invisible.

Before a human ever reads your resume, an AI does.
If it's not built to pass that first screen, you don't get rejected — you get skipped. Silently.

That's the frustrating part. You're qualified. You're just not being seen.

The fix isn't a "keyword-stuffed" resume. It's one that speaks AI and still sounds like a real, compelling human when it lands on a hiring manager's desk.

That's the work I do.

If you've been applying into silence, let's talk about why.
📩 DM me or drop a comment — happy to help you get seen.

06/19/2026

Ever found yourself thinking "Wait... can I actually do that?" when it comes to an employment decision? You're not alone — and I've got you covered.

I'm teaching a live virtual training: Introduction to Employment Law on:

🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026

🕘 9:00–11:30 AM CST / 10:00–12:30 PM EST

💻 Live via Zoom

💵 $250/person

We'll break down the employment law essentials every supervisor needs to know — minus the legal jargon headache. No legalese. No snooze-fest.

Just the real-deal essentials every supervisor needs so you can lead with confidence (and keep HR's blood pressure normal).

📧 Ready to register? Just shoot me an email: [email protected]

Spots are limited, so don't wait until HR has to "have a chat" with you about this one. 😉

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) isn't just about documenting deficiencies—it's about providing the tools and support employees need to succeed.

If you have a supervisor or manager on a PIP because they're struggling with leadership, communication, accountability, or managing employee issues, I have a solution that can help.

Online Leadership Training Series for Supervisors & Managers
This practical, self-paced, 6-part series is designed to build the leadership skills that many managers never formally learn:

🎯 Leadership Through Influence
🎯 Giving Effective Feedback
🎯 Managing Conflict
🎯 Holding People Accountable
🎯 Effective Discipline
🎯 Managing People Through Change

Each module is approximately 30 minutes long and packed with actionable tools, real-world examples, and practical techniques managers can immediately apply on the job.

Instead of simply identifying performance gaps, equip your leaders with the skills needed to close them.

Strong leaders aren't born—they're developed.

Check out the complete series here: https://lhr-courses.mykajabi.com/

This training shows how leaders earn trust, model core values, and influence others through their actions rather than their title. Learn how to lead people in a way that builds commitment, accountability, and lasting results.

04/22/2026

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04/20/2026

Let’s be honest—most leaders don’t struggle with conflict because they’re bad leaders.

They struggle because no one ever taught them how to handle it.

We’ve built a culture that values being “nice”… but sometimes that comes at the cost of being honest. And when honesty is missing, problems don’t disappear—they just grow.

That’s exactly why I created this course.

Inside, I walk through how to handle conflict with assertive (kind and respectful) communication, including:
✔ How to have those “clear the air” conversations
✔ How to give feedback without damaging relationships
✔ What to do when someone is aggressive, passive, or passive-aggressive
✔ How to step in when conflict is happening between others

If you’ve ever avoided a tough conversation—or wished you handled one differently—this is for you.

Learn more here:
https://lhr-courses.mykajabi.com/conflictmanagement

— Kathleen

04/04/2026

"If only my managers / supervisors were better at handling people..."
If you've said this very phrase, I want you to check out my new supervisory online training series which includes:
Leadership Through Influence
Giving Effective Feedback
Managing Conflict
Holding People Accountable
Effective Discipline
Managing People Through Change
Each training is around 30 minutes long, great for boosting people skills without a huge time commitment.

This training shows how leaders earn trust, model core values, and influence others through their actions rather than their title. Learn how to lead people in a way that builds commitment, accountability, and lasting results.

03/30/2026

Hey leaders! 🤩 Looking for some quick and effective leadership training that fits your busy schedule? I created some awesome online options, each around 30 minutes long, perfect for managers and supervisors. These bite-sized sessions are great for boosting your skills without a huge time commitment. Plus, they're super affordable! 💰 🚀

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