Combs Consulting Group is full-service HR firm located in Lakeport, CA. Partners Denise Combs and Laura Samuel are passionate about helping businesses succeed and provide hands-on guidance and services to businesses in Northern California, and with their recently released HR navigation system, they are now able to work with businesses across the country. - HR Navigation™ Subscription Service - On TRACK™ Business Networking and Education - Specific HR Projects - Leadership Coaching Most people know the HR department as the place that handles employee relations, interviews, and payroll, but did you know that those things are just the tip of the iceberg? A competent HR expert will handle all aspects of managing employees, from writing their job descriptions to making sure that you have the proper handbook and safety plan in place. Here are the 6 pillars of the Effective Human Resources Program. 1.   Human Resources (HR) Operations 2.   Performance Management 3.   Workplace Safety 4.   Benefits and Compensation 5.   Recruitment 6.   Workplace Culture