Labor & Employee Relations Consulting
ManGar Solutions brings together accomplished labor and employee relations experts with battle-tested experience, who have advised organizations through some of today's most complex workforce environments. We are purpose-built to navigate what's coming before it arrives.
What We Do
We simplify the complex. Every engagement is led by a senior practitioner with decades of real-world experience in environments where the margin for error was zero.
We work with organizations before challenges arise, helping to build the employee relations environment, leadership capability, and a strategic approach to labor that makes crises far less likely.
We assist organizations in identifying exposure points, enhancing supervisor readiness, and implementing sustainable employee engagement strategies.
With 400+ labor agreements negotiated across industries, we bring unmatched depth of experience, from preparation through implementation.
We develop supervisors and HR leaders to positively engage their workforce and prevent labor relations issues, building capability that lasts long after our engagement ends.
Workforce integration is one of the most complex challenges in M&A. We guide organizations through labor and employee relations dimensions of post-merger environments.
We bring deep labor law expertise to help organizations understand not just the rules, but also how to build compliant, sustainable, workplace practices that hold up over time.
Our Team
ManGar Solutions was founded on a simple premise: there is a solution to every problem.
We show up with honesty, accountability, and deep expertise, with a genuine commitment to doing what's right, for your organization, your leaders, and your people.
We solve complex problems, build lasting capability, and are the partner you can count on.
"The best time to think about your labor relations strategy is before you need one. The second best time is right now."
A recognized expert with 25 years in labor and employee relations, Kirstin brings deep expertise in developing durable labor and employee relations strategies and strengthening management capability in demanding, high-stakes environments.
With over 30 years of labor and employee relations experience, Jay led the labor function of PepsiCo's North American Beverages Division for 7 years before helping start ManGar Solutions. Jay brings a rare depth of expertise to every engagement.
An experienced employee relations and union avoidance specialist, Michelle's expertise spans nearly 20 years of employee relations, leadership development, and building proactive workplace culture strategies.
John brings over 35 years of labor and employement law experience to every engagement. He combines deep legal expertise with a practical business approach. He has a proven track record that organizations can rely on when it matters most.
Client Results
Every engagement is different. The outcomes speak for themselves.
Developed a comprehensive labor relations roadmap for a major health system navigating a complex post-merger workforce integration, including CBA harmonization and employee relations infrastructure.
Led a comprehensive labor relations training for a multi-site manufacturing organization, building leader capability and labor acumen, to drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Developed and delivered an HR-specific workshop to a national HR team focused on building a strong union avoidance strategy and positive employee culture.
Get in Touch
Whether you're facing an active challenge, thinking proactively, or just want to stay in touch, a conversation costs nothing and often changes everything.
All initial consultations are confidential. We'll assess your situation honestly and tell you if we believe we are the right fit for your organization.