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Welcome to the HR Revolution

HR Reimagined as Human Relations
One leader. One small business. One human at a time.

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Welcome to the HR Revolution

HR Reimagined as Human Relations
One leader. One small business. One human at a time.

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HR Isn’t Just a Department. It’s a Human Skill.

With over two decades in HR—leading, untangling, building, and occasionally banging my head against the break room wall. I’ve seen what happens when HR becomes just a set of policies and punitive rules. Spoiler: it doesn’t work.

I built Kinder HR to do things differently.

Kinder HR is about Human Relations, creating stronger teams, clearer communication, and workplaces that don’t just comply with the law, but lead with empathy.

It’s for the small business owner who wants to do right by their team. It’s for the team member who wants to lead without a title. It’s for anyone who’s ever said, “There’s got to be a better way to work.”

I’m not here to gatekeep HR. I’m here to teach it, share it, and reframe it—so more people can build workplaces (and lives) that are kinder, healthier, and more successful.

Quick Facts

25+ years in HR leadership
SPHR & SHRM-SCP certified
TEDx & International speaker
Founder of Kinder HR
Best-Selling Author

About Kinder-HR

Our Mission

Our Experience

Our Mission

Kinder HR exists to bring heart, clarity, and common sense back into the workplace. We provide practical, human-centered support by teaching conflict resolution, communication, and compliance. We help leaders and small businesses create workplaces that work better for people.
Kinder HR — the future of Human Relations.

Our Vision

Our Experience

Our Mission

We envision a world where workplaces are driven by relationships, not just rules. Where leadership is taught, not assumed. And where HR isn’t just a department, but a shared responsibility rooted in empathy, equity, and emotional intelligence.

Kinder HR is building that future one leader, one business, one human at a time.

Our Experience

With over 25 years in senior HR leadership, Kinder HR brings deep expertise in conflict resolution, employee relations, leadership development, compliance, and culture-building. We've supported organizations through growth, change, and hard conversations—always with a focus on people over process.
We know HR, and we know how to make it work for real humans.

HR Advice for a Kinder, Healthier, and More Successful Workplace

In "Don't Be A D!ck," veteran HR professional Lindsay Mattes delivers a unique blend of leadership guidance, business acumen, self-help strategies, and humorous personal stories. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in HR, Lindsay addresses both managers and employees, emphasizing that true leadership comes from actions, not titles. Through witty anecdotes and practical advice, readers will embark on a journey to create kinder, healthier, and more successful workplaces. Learn how to transform yourself, your work environment, and the world, into a kinder, more compassionate place.leaders to teach and model the transformative power of compassion, encapsulated in her guiding principle: “Don’t be a Dick . . . Be Kind!”

This essential read for HR professionals and managers is a must-have resource, offering invaluable insights and strategies to foster a more empathetic and effective workplace. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your leadership and cultivate a culture of kindness.

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Welcome to the HR Revolution

Welcome to the HR Revolution

HR Isn’t Just a Department. It’s a Human Skill.

Quick Facts

About Kinder-HR

Our Mission

Our Experience

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Experience

Our Mission

Our Experience

Our Experience

Our Experience

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

HR Advice for a Kinder, Healthier, and More Successful Workplace

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Welcome to the HR Revolution

Welcome to the HR Revolution

HR Isn’t Just a Department. It’s a Human Skill.

Quick Facts

About Kinder-HR

Our Mission

Our Experience

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Experience

Our Mission

Our Experience

Our Experience

Our Experience

Don't Be A D!ck! - The Book Has Finally Arrived!

HR Advice for a Kinder, Healthier, and More Successful Workplace

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