Hibah Setayesh

Hibah SetayeshSenior Managing Consultant Hibah joined Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. in 2023 with a wealth of progressive human resources experience in the federal government contracting industry. She provides HR consulting services to our customers on a vast array of issues, to include Service Contract Act, negotiations and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements, resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, providing policy and procedure development and guidance, HRIS advisement and other HR-related compliance initiatives. Hibah stays abreast of the various requirements of the Department of Labor and, of great importance to government contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, as well as other federal and state regulations impacting human resources. Professional Experience Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. Hibah served over 11 years in various HR roles within government contracting. She started her career as a Program Assistant to support proposal development and contract bidding. She soon transitioned to the HR department where she began as a Recruiter and grew into a Sr. HR Business Partner. During this time, she worked on the full employment life cycle from recruiting, onboarding, policy development, job descriptions, employee investigations and off boarding. Her primary focus became compliance and administration of SCA contracts and Collective Bargaining Agreements, to include negotiating, reviewing trends and employee relations. She supported executive leadership while working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Recent Posts

Managing a Union Grievance and Steps You Need to Know

Dealing with complaints and claims of being treated unfairly is a common responsibility of Human Resources professionals; however, managing a union grievance process is a completely different ball game. If you have experience dealing with union grievances, you know there are multiple steps and deadlines to which you must adhere, as well as a significant amount of legwork. It is essential to be well-prepared and thoroughly understand the complexities of this process. Mishandling the union grievance process can have serious repercussions, so it's crucial to ensure everything is in order when addressing such a grievance.

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Topics: Human Resources, Government Regulations, Employers and Unions

Employees are Talking About Unionizing – Help!

Employers generally strive to create an environment that is fair, safe, and pro-employee. So, when employers hear that their employees want to unionize, it truly puzzles and frustrates them, leaving them wondering - why is this happening? Employees often see unionizing as a way to negotiate from a position of strength over wages, safety, benefits, and other job-related issues that individuals acting alone cannot normally solve. This article provides details about the union process and guidance as to how employers can be prepared to respond.

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Topics: Human Resources, Government Regulations, Employers and Unions

Rights and Obligations of Employers and Unions

We understand that it can be tough to learn that your employees are planning to unionize, despite your efforts to create a fair and safe work environment. We know that you want to do your best for your employees and your company. While labor unions have been declining over the years, there is a resurgence of union organization as many believe that unions have been instrumental in establishing employee rights and conditions. That's why it's important to understand your rights and obligations as an employer and those of a union.

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Topics: Human Resources, Government Regulations, Employers and Unions