Melanie Shong Helm is president of Common Sense HR Solutions, a consultancy that provides onsite and remote resources for small and medium sized businesses, in a variety of industries spanning manufacturing to government. Her experience encompasses a broad spectrum of HR functions including in-depth investigations, as well as HR Employment law, Ethics and Compliance. She also currently consults on Employee Relations matters, delivers recruitment and retention strategies and designs training for supervisors and managers surrounding HR and Compliance requirements. Her specialties lie in navigating the complexities of the workforce and employee relations, including labor negotiations, ensuring that the organizations she serves are not only compliant but also competitive and forward-thinking. Her adeptness in the various human resource functions underscores her comprehensive understanding of the HR landscape. She is known for her lateral thinking and creative problem solving aptitude.