Sandy Gebhardt PHR
Human Resources Consultant and Founder of 3 Whys CONSULTING
Your Company’s Most Important Resource in Good Hands!
Human Resources is increasingly complex and can create risk for companies who are not proactive and making an HR Consultant a vital part of their business.
IMPORTANT! Anti Harassment Training
can help with these
and many other HR questions:
Do my policies and procedures adequately protect my business?
Who do I call if I have an HR question?
Where do I get help to determine if an employee is stealing from me?
How do I handle a non-performing employee?
My employee filed a complaint, what do I do?
has the answers for
you.
can help with these
and many other HR questions:
Do my policies and procedures adequately protect my business?
Who do I call if I have an HR question?
Where do I get help to determine if an employee is stealing from me?
How do I handle a non-performing employee?
My employee filed a complaint, what do I do?
has the answers for
you.
can help with these and
many other HR questions:
Do my policies and procedures adequately protect my business?
Who do I call if I have an HR question?
Where do I get help to determine if an employee is stealing from me?
How do I handle a non-performing employee?
My employee filed a complaint, what do I do?
has the answers for
you.
Why a Human Resource Consultant?
Services
Human Resources Consulting
Employee Relations
Working with employers and their employees to successfully resolve conflicts and build positive, professional relationships.
Complaint Investigations
Using immediate, appropriate, corrective action to thoroughly investigate any complaint.
Compliance & Risk Management
Assess potential risk factors and make recommendations to minimize the likelihood of further risk or legal action.
Employee File organization
Develop a comprehensive file system where all files are organized the same and have all relevant documents (as well as NOT having irrelevant documents).
Day-to-Day Support
Each day can bring an array of HR questions or scenarios which can be resolved through a simple phone call.
Policies & Procedures
I can help you develop, improve, and simplify your company’s HR policies and procedures.
About Me
A Passion for the People Side of Business
More than 20 years ago my love for human resources began. During that time, I have had the pleasure of working with companies such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Petaluma, USA Hosts, GMAC/ResCap, Fortiss LLC, KG Technologies and Morris Distributing.
Each company had different issues and involved a different realm of HR expertise. I became an expert as I supported them through the true labyrinth of the HR world.
In early 2019, after 20 years of providing HR services to a myriad of different companies and covering a vast variety of issues, I decided to start my own independent consulting practice.
3 Whys CONSULTING is just how it sounds. There were three motives why I chose that name … Freedom, Empowerment, Stewardship.
Locally Focused
As a native Petaluman I am a proud member of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce and Board Member, Casa Grande Athletics Foundation.
Think Beyond the HR Band-aid:
This phrase captures what I do in a nutshell. I work closely with my clients to create comprehensive solutions from the very basic on up to legally and intricately complicated HR issues. Forward-thinking is the key when facing so many HR issues and serves both you and your employees far longer than any short-term band-aid!
My experience has taught me that happy employees equal more profitable businesses. There has often been a stigma on human resources comparing it to going to the “principal’s” office. It is my mission to show companies through my unique approach to HR solutions that they can have employees who willingly follow policies and procedures when they are clear and sustainable. This approach coupled with nurturing a positive culture is a recipe for success!
On the Personal Front
As a single mother, I am, of course, my son’s biggest fan! He is very active in local sports programs and has played travel baseball since he was 8 years old. You can often find us hiking at Helen Putnam park with our beloved dog Posey, camping at a local lake or supporting our many fellow athletes at their games.
Testimonials
What happy clients say…
Aztrack Construction provides general construction services for public utilities and its contractors. We face many challenges and are held to the highest of standards regarding safety. Our company policies and programs are constantly scrutinized and adapting to yearly requirement changes based on industry standards. As a result, we contacted Sandy Gebhardt of 3 Whys Consulting to utilize her knowledge and experience to help guide us through these processes and to help bolster our HR and Operations Departments. Not only has Sandy helped us write policies and procedures, but she has also created protocols for Aztrack to lead us through the Covid-19 pandemic. Sandy also has a broad knowledge of California labor laws and has provided harassment trainings company wide. She is very responsive and has flexible hours to meet our business needs that operate around the clock, seven days a week. Our partnership with 3 Whys Consulting is a valuable asset to our HR and Operations Departments at Aztrack Construction.
I’ve sat through countless anti-harassment trainings in my career. Sandy provided the best version I’ve seen in years. Well prepared, Well presented, WELL DONE!
I highly recommend Sandy, she helped me out at a time when the human resources aspect of my business was a mess. She was instrumental in putting systems in place, provided me with the proper employment forms, responsible for the set up and monitoring of recruiting needs, along with creating a policy and procedure book. Sandy is passionate about her work, and the experience and care she brings with her service puts her at the top of my referral list. Thank you Sandy!
Sandy has worked with our company for over 4 years. She helped us develop all of our HR processes and procedures. She handles our annual benefit enrollment, payroll, employee relations and day-to-day support. She is professional in her approach and always has what is best for our business in the forefront of her advice.
Thank you so much for your help. I couldn’t have dealt with my employee issue without you.
YOU ROCK!
Thank you so much for your help. I couldn’t have dealt with my employee issue without you.
YOU ROCK!
Erin Prucha
Acupuncture, Santa Rosa
Sandy has worked with our company for over 4 years. She helped us develop all of our HR processes and procedures. She handles our annual benefit enrollment, payroll, employee relations and day-to-day support. She is professional in her approach and always has what is best for our business in the forefront of her advice.
Kevin Peterson
General Manager, Morris Distributing
I’ve sat through countless anti-harassment trainings in my career. Sandy provided the best version I’ve seen in years. Well prepared, Well presented, WELL DONE!
Dan Cader
NCB Depot Manager
I have known Sandy for almost 10 years and often refer her to my clients.
She is thorough, knowledgeable and professional. When someone tells me they need HR support, I recommend her with no hesitation.
Jessica Reed
Bookkeeper
Sandy Gebhardt
+1 707 569 6046
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
09:00 am – 5:00 pm