Julie delivers practical, straightforward HR and leadership sessions designed for organizations that want actionable guidance their teams can actually use.
Julie Chendes is the founder of Next Level Strategies, an HR consulting firm that helps businesses navigate the people side of running a company without losing sight of compliance, culture, or common sense.
Known for her humor, blunt honesty, practical approach, and ability to explain complex HR topics in a way business owners can actually understand.
Julie has spent over two decades helping organizations tackle everything from recruiting, employee management, wage & hour compliance, unlawful harassment, engagement and retention
Julie Chendes is the founder of Next Level Strategies, an HR consulting firm that helps businesses navigate the people side of running a company without losing sight of compliance, culture, or common sense.
Known for her humor, blunt honesty, practical approach, and ability to explain complex HR topics in a way business owners can actually understand.
Julie has spent over two decades helping organizations tackle everything from recruiting, employee management, wage & hour compliance, unlawful harassment, engagement and retention
You’re recruiting wrong. Most companies approach recruiting like paperwork instead of positioning. Julie breaks down how businesses can rethink recruiting as a marketing function to attract stronger candidates, improve retention, and compete in today’s hiring landscape.
Curious about how to manage underperforming employees without losing your mind (or attracting a lawsuit)? Julie walks through practical strategies for managing performance issues with clarity, professionalism, documentation, and respect while reducing legal risk and improving leadership confidence.
California labor law can feel overwhelming for employers trying to stay compliant while still running a business. Julie speaks about how to simplify wage & hour compliance into manageable, actionable steps that leaders can realistically implement.
Compliance training does not have to feel robotic or disconnected from reality. Julie delivers harassment prevention training in an engaging way that keeps teams engaged while still covering the serious workplace responsibilities leaders and employees need to understand.
Worker classification mistakes can create major financial and legal consequences for businesses. Julie explains the real-world implications of employee vs. independent contractor, exempt vs non-exempt classification, and the red flags companies often overlook.
You’re recruiting wrong. Most companies approach recruiting like paperwork instead of positioning. Julie breaks down how businesses can rethink recruiting as a marketing function to attract stronger candidates, improve retention, and compete in today’s hiring landscape.
Curious on how to manage underperforming employees Without losing your mind (or a lawsuit)? Julie walks through practical strategies for managing performance issues with clarity, professionalism, documentation, and respect while reducing legal risk and improving leadership confidence.
California labor law can feel overwhelming for employers trying to stay compliant while still running a business. Julie speaks on how to simplify wage & hour compliance into manageable, actionable steps that leaders can realistically implement.
Compliance training does not have to feel robotic or disconnected from reality. Julie delivers harassment prevention training in a way that keeps teams engaged while still covering the serious workplace responsibilities leaders and employees need to understand.
Worker classification mistakes can create major financial and legal consequences for businesses. Julie explains the real-world implications of employee vs. independent contractor classification and the red flags companies often overlook.
Speaking Formats
Travel outside the Bay Area is available for select engagements.
If your company operates in California and you want to make sure your HR policies, leadership practices, and compliance systems are built correctly, Julie can help. Fill out the form below to hire Julie Chendes today and help your business stay protected as you build stronger teams.
