About RLB People
Your Personalized HR Partner
Who We Are
RLB People is a full-service HR Consulting Firm connected to RLB Chartered Professional Accountants. Our firm has been servicing the Guelph, Kitchener, Fergus, Orangeville, Shelburne and Dufferin areas for over 70 years.
RLB People itself has been in business for over 10 years. We provide exceptional services for RLB Accounting clients and non-clients alike.
Our consultants have extensive experience, which means we have the competency to begin the work needed from day one and work both collaboratively and independently on assignments.
Our core values are simple, we are business-driven, people-focused and aim to be your Trusted HR Advisors. We keep these core values at the forefront of our relationship with you.
Integrity
We work with integrity to create unique solutions to build and grow your people.
Respect
Respect for your industry and your uniqueness. Crafting individualized HR solutions specific to your organization.
Passion
Passion for your people, because your people are your business.
Collaboration
A collaborative approach that focuses on you and your business while allowing you to do what you do best.
Maximizing Your People Potential
Full Service Boutique HR Consulting Firm
We pride ourselves on offering a personalized approach to HR consulting that creates a long-term Trusted HR Advisor relationship with our clients.
Along with our full list of services we also provide valuable training courses to help build client knowledge in HR and to support employees as they develop in their own career paths.
At RLB People, we are committed to your success.
Your HR Consulting Experts
Meet the rLB People Team
Our HR Professional team have years of experience working with clients in a variety of industries including Not-for-Profit, service, manufacturing, construction, law firms, consulting, security, agriculture/farming, engineering and many more. We have over 35 years of combined experience working in Human Resources and have obtained our professional Human Resources Designation to ensure you get the best in HR Best practices at your fingertips.
Dana Gidge, B.Comm (hons.), CHRL
Dana’s passion started early as she realized the best part of HR was building relationships. She enjoys creating an environment where employees can think big, have fun, and do great work. Dana has worked in HR for over 23 years. Her experience, paired with her Business Degree in Accounting and Finance, along with her CHRL designation lends a blended focus on creating business value and optimizing people assets.
Dana has experience with many industries and is often found consulting and advising clients on strategic human resources matters that are outside the scope of clients’ abilities; interim assignments and fractional HR at an HR manager/director level. Dana is a third-party workplace investigator, a labour relations specialist, a certified pay equity advisor and the leader of the RLB People team.
Dana is passionate about sharing knowledge and often is a presenter at local public speaking engagements as well as RLB Webinars for clients. Dana has high business integrity, has a dedicated client-centric approach, and brings problems to the table to find solutions.
Zack MacPherson, CHRL
Zack is a seasoned HR professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (HR) from the University of Guelph and has his Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. With nearly a decade of experience in the field, Zack has honed his expertise through various roles in diverse industries including public sector, private, and publicly traded companies.
Professionally, Zack has held pivotal roles such as Recruitment Manager, HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Lead, and is a Senior HR Consultant here at RLB. His range of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of human resources strategies and best practices, making him a valuable asset to any organization.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Zack is a proud husband and father of two. As an avid sports and fitness fan, he enjoys playing hockey, golf, and baseball while passionately supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays as a dedicated fan. In his spare time, Zack enjoys engaging with the community and currently serves as a board member of the HRPA Guelph Chapter, actively contributing to the development and enhancement of HR practices in the region.
Lynn Charlton
Lynn is a strategic, solutions‑driven HR professional with 20 years of experience supporting small and medium‑sized businesses and non‑profits across Canada. She specializes in translating complex people challenges into practical, compliant, and scalable HR strategies that support business goals. With expertise in employee relations, leadership coaching, organizational design, and policy development, she is known as a trusted HR advisor who brings clarity and empathy to her work.
Lynn leads client engagements across the full employee lifecycle, including strategy development, performance systems, investigations, accommodations, and health and safety compliance. She also contributes to business development, drawing on her entrepreneurial background to expand the HR impact of RLB People across Southwestern Ontario. She brings a facilitative, values‑led approach and enjoys building long term relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and measurable results.
Lynn is passionate about supporting mission‑driven and growth focused organizations. Whether designing compensation strategies or guiding teams through change, she shows up as a strategic collaborator and empathetic coach, always with a strong cup of coffee close by.
Megan Smith
Megan is a dedicated HR professional pursuing her Certified Human Resources Professional designation. Passionate about making a positive impact, she constantly seeks to enhance her knowledge and skills. With a strong understanding of effective HR management, Megan aims to contribute to the success and well-being of employees and organizations.
In her personal time, Megan enjoys working out, event planning, and spending time with her dog. She loves going to her family cottage and engaging in all things outdoors.
Layla Watton
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