Chason Forehand

HR-4U INC.

My story consists of years of physical and mental abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, shame, self-loathing, incarceration and suicidal ideation.

I thought I was worthless.

I was offered a gift by someone in the culinary field that wanted to pay it forward, as it had been paid forward to them.  This set me on a path to get clean and see how I could pay it forward.

Forty-four percent (44%) of the U.S. makes below a living wage.
  
Poverty is on the rise.

Food Insecurity is at an all-time high.

How do we address these socioeconomic challenges with actionable change that breaks the cycles?

On the Advocacy side, we lock arms with End Workplace Abuse, Workplace Fairness, over 115 partners in 8 countries, to stand firm that people matter over everything else.  We are currently charging in the NY/NJ/CT area to help pass the Psychological Safety Act.

Our boots on the ground is our Transformation Kitchen(™️) program which builds strong communities of mentally and physically healthy humans that leave their addictions, violence, incarceration and past decisions behind to move forward in a positive way.  

With our Director of Student Wellness, Sarah O'Brien, we make sure those moving through our program are set up to thrive, not survive.

We are much more than a culinary training facility; we are a beacon of hope in the darkness.

Our first #TK is in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, working in tandem with Rayo de Sol to build a legacy of economic change.

Our next one will be in NY and we will be making more announcements soon.

If you would like to know more about our programs and how to get involved reach out here:
https://linktr.ee/chasonforehand

Founder

The Outlier Project

A dedicated professional development and growth community.  A special focus of The Outlier Project is to develop leaders who believe that companies and individuals alike succeed or fail based on the quality of the teams they build and the relationships they invest in.  We call this having a “People Over Everything” mindset.

Proud Audacious Member

Success Champion Networking (SCN)

The Success Champions Network is a B2B networking platform designed to connect like-minded businesses for genuine conversations, introductions, and growth opportunities. 

It aims to foster collaborations and substantial business growth through a community of professionals who adhere to the Success Champion's Code. Members gain access to actionable insights, immediate knowledge for business growth, and exclusive training programs. 

The network is not just about networking; it's about building a community, expanding business opportunities, and accessing practical knowledge to help members take their businesses to the next level.

Hospitality Table Member

Transform

The Transform Community is a dynamic network of professionals and leaders dedicated to enhancing their professional journeys through a dedicated online member experience. 

Members can leverage the collective wisdom of the community, engage in discussion forums, and access specialized groups. The community also offers real-time chats and a membership directory, providing rich resources and events to keep members connected and inspired.

U.S. Member

HR Consultations

I am the Founder and creator of a company designed to help small to medium sized Not-For-Profit, and Social Good organizations receive sound, expert advice, technical system assistance, and services without sales pressure and upselling. Our team has created a robust portfolio of helping many organizations thrive in tough economic times and a global pandemic.  We support our clients in every aspect of HR, developing policies, procedures, technical advice, developing programs and platforms to enhance their needs and put them on an empowered path of self-reliance.

Founder / Fractional HR

Spartan/LifeLab

As a senior leader of the organization, I was tasked with developing strategies for retaining the best talent, including how we recruited, engaged. and communicated with staff members across three countries and in multiple US states.  

My teams and I built the entire HR stack, award winning Safety Protocols for our warehouses, and all of the policies and procedures for the company.  We also developed, created, and marketed natural, food grade, nutrient-based supplements, and personal care products which were manufactured and distributed in the US.  

Our incredible marketing and Sales teams worked in tandem to double our YoY numbers in every division category, opening pathways to new markets, while solidifying relationships with Amazon, Walmart, Sally's Beauty, and others.  We developed strategies to increase our market space in traditional brick-n-mortar, B2B and B2C capacities while challenging ourselves for "what's next".

Our Warehouse teams went over 2 years without a single accident, maintained cGMP standards, and received excellent ratings from the FDA, Health Department, and other agencies, while shipping 100% on time to our partners each week.  This won us two coveted awards where we all shared the victory.

Director Of Operations

Founder of hr-4u.org▪︎Breaking down employment barriers▪︎People over Everything▪︎Neurodiversity Inclusion▪︎Disabilty Equality▪︎Military Ready

I believe in the power of people.

When we collaborate and work together we can move mountains, build communities, and conquer socioeconomic issues plaguing our cities.

Everyone should have a safe space to call home.

Everyone should have consistent access to nutritious food.

Everyone deserves to make a living wage.

I believe there is a way that companies and their teams can thrive.

At HR-4U INC, we are known for empowering change-driven companies and their leaders to advocate for and uplift their employees with living wages, worth, and wellbeing. 

Using a specialized grassroots approach, we empower change-driven leaders to stand up, speak out, and take action. This approach includes strategically collaborating with other nonprofits to shine a light on leaders who prioritize people first. 

This collaborative spirit stems from over 40 years of honing my “people-first” passion and experience in the Culinary, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion spaces. 

We are thrilled to announce that HR-4U has achieved the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar for the fourth year in a row. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to our unwavering commitment and relentless dedication.

Our newest program, Transformation Kitchen™, is designed to provide participants skilled training, a strong sense of community, wellness checkups, healthy meals and living wage careers.

Find out how you can get involved to create positive change in your community.

We are a charitable 501c3 Nonprofit, incorporated as hr-4u inc., in Delaware.  We're on a mission to remove the roadblocks that create barriers to finding living-wage employment for all communities. 

How we affect change:

We create meaningful relationships with employers, of all sizes, that are already exhibiting equitable hiring behaviors, creating meaningful diversity measures, and align with our mission.  We also look for individuals that are coaching leader behaviors towards people over everything.

We shine a light on the successful behaviors of our Employer-Partners & Leader-Partners through social media avenues, video recordings, speaking engagements and other venues.  By shining this light on positive behaviors, we create change for all to see and witness.  As our partnerships grow, the intensity of our light will grow, creating organic change while supporting fantastic leaders that are changing the world.

At Success Champion Networking (SCN) we make real connections to help people learn, share, and grow, together.

I'm fairly new at the Hospitality Table, but these guys are like my family.

Our meetings are at 11 AM ET on Tuesdays for an hour.

I'm truly amazed by what Donnie Boivin has created, and how each incredible chapter has it's own vibe while keeping to the the core principles that make up what SCN is all about!

Noelle Labrie, Chef Simon Zatyrka, Todd Vahlsing and I are here to serve our members and guests.

Grateful to Ruth Mallon, Cristina Gia Luciano, Zev Gotkin, Neil Newman, Mike Porto, Daran Adair, Melissa Long, Kristen Chimack and others that make the Hospitality Table so amazing!

Special shout out to Paul McCarthy....you can never leave us buddy! 

If you're interested in connecting with incredible people, let me know & Ill get you situated.

#SCN #HospitalityTable #VC

Breaking the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity with Transformation Kitchen™️ because everyone has a right to thrive, not just survive. “We don’t just flip eggs, we flip lives.”

We've been working behind the scenes, making connections, building the plane while we're flying it to #DotheWork.

Last night after a day of in-person and virtual meetings, mainly around #TKNY, we had our first Board of Directors Meeting of the year and solidified plans, strengthened partnerships, and reversed-engineered how we're going to get it all done.

Thank you to Kylie van Luyn FIEP, Candice Van Dertholen, and Desiree Goldey for your time, energy, resources, and wisdom.  We couldn't do this work without your leadership.

We are also very grateful to our Advisory Board members who daily share their insights, time and talents with HR-4U INC. so that we can break cycles of poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity around the world.

Nicole (Nic) Angai-Galindo
Felecia W.
Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller,
Scott Raven
Harris G.
Sharon Birn
Sheena Lance-Nold PCC, BCC, MS
Chef Christopher Follari
JenLyn enJEN of COR SYStems-ACI-P
Viswa Prasanna
Derek Strokon - BA Econ, CPC, MFA-P
Amanda Prince, PHR, PMP
Alysa Southall 💜❤️💚💙

If you would like to know more about our work, our Boards, and how you can get involved, please reach out.

"We flip more than eggs. We flip lives."

#BoardWork #Community #DoTheWork #TKNY #TKNicaragua #TKAU #TKTexas #TKCostaRica #TKCanada

My wife lost part of her hair and her eyebrows when she was going through chemo.

We joke about her not really having eyebrows now, but back then, it wasn't funny.

At the time there wasn't anything like what Courtney Turich 's company Cooler Heads Care
is doing.

When I told Jo, about Courtney 's post earlier she said, I'll flip my hair to help others!

Jody Forehand thank you for being a light!  

Thank you to all of the ladies out there that stand out and UP to celebrate others.

Thank you Courtney Turich.

Thank you Cooler Heads Care.

#DoTheFlip #CoolerHeadsCare

We built HR-4U INC. to fight for those that don't have a voice.

For the 44% of U.S. workers that don't make enough to put food on the table and support themselves and their families. 

We advocate for organizations to pay living wages to their employees.

We bridge the gap between immediate relief and long-term stability, empowering people to move from crisis to self-sufficiency with our Transformation Kitchen ™️ program.

We differentiate ourselves by the quality and level of services we offer.

AND...

Once people enter the forge, they will always have a home and family to support them.

People say we're mad.

All the best people (and organizations) are.

Find out more from my profile or on our website at HR-4U.ORG.

#Impact #BeTheChange #DoTheWork #TK

Happy #FunkyFriday friends!

It's our time to drop those worries in the wastebasket outside and jump into the virtual roller-skating rink where we can:
🎆meet new people
🎆cheer on others
🎆learn something new
🎆have some fun

I'm schreeching the tires, running into the rink from in-person meetings today and WOW....do we have a #FunkyFriday drop for you today.  

Buckle up!

As I walk in the mood is vibing and the music is jiving!  DJ Prince (aka Amanda) is that Chaka on the mic?

I saw the Outlier VW Van in the parking lot and I see Tom has dropped off all of the awesome folks from The Outlier Project into the rink to celebrate with us!  Gracias!

Twenty #Outliers are in Matagalpa with Peter, Audra, and the team of Rayo de Sol Nicaragua building, painting and moving the needle!  

We can't wait to hear all about it.  I will be heading back this Summer to do some work with the team for #TKNicaragua and I'm excited!

Over at The Muse Tiki Bar my friends Noelle, Todd, Simon, Ruth, Paul, John  and Founder Donnie are chatting up all of the cool chapters we have in Success Champion Networking (SCN).

I'm honored to be the Member Chair for the Hospitality Table.  Reach out if you would like to know more about this amazing group!

On the other side of The Muse I see Melissa, Jerry, Nicole (Nic), and Derek talking about our first #TKCookbook available March 28th at our #CookingUPChange event (then globally in April).

Huge thanks to Melissa Carson who was our Signature Sponsor for the cookbook and GUIDING BRILLIANT WRITERS (GBW) PUBLISHING, LLC for the amazing work to put this together.

OK, I'm in line for my skates, so you know what that means.....it's time for the rink chatter....

Welcome to Season 8 of #Time2CHANGE! 

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Our #Time2CHANGE guest today Dr. Jeff Wetzler’s ASK method helps leaders unlock the hidden wisdom within their teams to drive stronger collaboration smarter decision making and lasting community‑wide impact.

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I've got my skates and it's time to go. 

Check on 3 people as my buddy Cindi says!

#FunkyFriday #ASK #Curiosity #TK #SCN #Outliers

The Conflict Strategist℠ ⦁ Workplace conflict? If you are stuck in conflict, I will get you unstuck ⦁ Team Managers, HR Leaders, & Business Owners, DM to learn more ⦁ Quick Tips: Read my blog, The Strats℠

More than $350 billion is lost each year in the United States because of unresolved conflicts.

When we ignore conflict, it doesn’t go away. It gets worse.  

The impact is reduced productivity, higher turnover, and toxic workplaces. 

Let’s unlock your conflict-solving superpowers.

My name is Leslie Nydick, The Conflict Strategist.


If you struggle with:

> Feeling anxious about difficult conversations

> Avoiding conflicts with your colleagues

> Being managed by a micromanager

> Hesitating to negotiate about work, deadlines, and more.

THEN count on me to help you reframe your communication.


How? I will be your guide to reimagine conflict, negotiations & communication. 

I empower you to build a framework for success with proven strategies and techniques.


Why me? 

I was stuck in conflict, every day.

I was bombarded with:

> A never-ending flow of demands from internal clients

> Complaints about shared spaces

> Emails that sounded like people were upset with me.


What was I doing? 

I was leading real estate, design & construction in all types of industries: financial, education, publishing, entertainment, & government. 

There was something in common: CONFLICT.

There were a lot of attempts, mistakes AND finally, the wins. 

I cracked the code for managing conflicts, and I want to share it with you.


Here are my free resources:

> Connect with me on LinkedIn, post a comment or send a DM.

> Subscribe to my blog for quick-to-read tips: https://www.theconflictstrategist.com/blog

> Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theconflictstrategist

> View my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconflictstrategist/


When you want more, reach out for:

> The Conflict Tune-Up: a compact service with impact. There is a survey, a virtual meeting, and I deliver an action plan plus check-ins.

> Facilitating or Coaching: I will lead you to a new framework of communication & resolution. 

> Customized Learning & Bootcamps: be proactive before your team is stuck in conflict, or if they are struggling with a pattern of conflict.


The results:

> Increased Productivity: Up to 50% of our time is spent managing conflict. Trade those hours to refocus on core responsibilities.

> Happier Workplaces: Unmanaged conflict results in toxic workplaces. When conflict is managed, relationships grow, people are happier at work, and they want to stay.


Why me? 

I have helped 1000s transform conflict into opportunity. It is your turn.

My clients do NOT come back EXCEPT to give me updates, AND to share referrals.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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