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Edgar Ndjatou

Consultant, Nonprofit Professional, Certified Mediator, Problem Solver & Workers' Rights Advocate
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Support Workplace Fairness and those we serve by volunteering in a capacity that best suits your interests and skills. These opportunities are a low time requirement with a big impact. If one of the openings below interests you, reach out to communications@workplacefairness.org for more informati...

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Consider sponsoring a Workplace Fairness podcast episode or category!

Available on all podcast platforms, The Worker Experience is the only podcast featuring this type of crucial content for workers and their advocates. Past episodes highlight workers’ legal protections surrounding criminal back...

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Adopting school-related leave policies that allow caregivers the ability to maintain their responsibilities at both work and home builds trust, loyalty and retention – All of which are crucial for cultivating a successful workplace.

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Join me on the Board of @Phoenix Bikes! The nonprofit has a tremendous impact on the life of young people, not only through cultivating a love for biking, but for learning the importance of giving back and maintenance skills for the future. If you're interested, learn more at https://zurl.co/3az2...

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I'm the guest speaker for Rise & Grind's Speaker Series on Thursday, Nov. 16th! I'll be talking about the common causes of workplace conflicts and their potential impacts, alongside tools and resources to resolve conflicts and promote healthy work environments. This is a free virtual event, so I'...

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Testimonials

3 years ago
Edgar Ndjatou came highly recommended to us. My partner and I requested that Edgar help us properly document our relationship with our independent contractors so that our business could move forward with hiring. He developed documentation personalized to both our industry and to our brand, including protecting our business from staff soliciting our company’s clients. Edgar was very thorough and organized, and we worked cooperatively together, in a timely manner. Overall, Edgar’s approach was very compassionate and understanding to our business needs. We would definitely recommend Edgar to anyone who is interested in excellent work product, and working with someone with integrity.
- Dog D
2 years ago
I began working with Officium shortly after beginning work as a Business Manager for a new start up property maintenance company. I was essentially the only staff member, and needed support in bringing together the team of staff we would need to run the company effectively. Officium came recommended by our sister company and Edgar was very helpful in planning and preparing for the hiring process. Over the course of about 6 - 8 months, Officium coordinated the hire of three new staff members. I appreciated how detailed and prepared Edgar was in managing the process. He communicated consistently, and more importantly, I felt like he really understood what we were looking for in each staff position and he became a trusted partner in navigating the process. He also is very knowledgeable about HR systems and was an amazing resource as we set up all the policies and procedures needed to have a smooth onboarding process, as well as ongoing HR support. For a small business or organization, ...
- Vincenza K
3 years ago
I am the co-founder of a new interior design firm in Washington, DC. While small, we wanted to be sure that we are compliant with DC regulations regarding W2 and 1099 employees and also to have a comprehensive and professional employee operations manual which also included an honor code. Edgar Ndjatou provided excellent service to meet our needs. The resulting document is professional, filled with DC-compliant regulations, corporate policies, and an honor code and mission statement to inform and motivate our staff. Edgar was referred through a business entrepreneurship society and is exceptionally well-qualified in this area. His frequent communications and guidance were extremely helpful in reaching our goals. He raised questions for my business partner and I to consider which in the end helped us make employee policy we are proud of and which will lead to employee retention and success. I highly recommend Edgar for all of your human resources-related needs.
- Jason C

About Edgar Ndjatou

Bio

Originally from Cameroon and raised in New York City, Edgar Ndjatou (ja-too)  is passionate about creating workplaces that value fair treatment, trust, and open communications. Edgar also embraces change and the opportunity it brings, which helps him connect with individuals dealing with difficult career obstacles. Edgar practiced employment law for nine years, including co-managing his own law firm. As an employment lawyer, Edgar represented, advised, and counseled clients in the federal, nonprofit, and private sectors. Edgar also has experience in all phases of administrative proceedings and lawsuits involving claims under federal, state, and local employment laws. Edgar’s clients included workers, charter schools, tutoring companies, construction firms, restaurants, IT companies, and other business owners. Edgar has developed a wide knowledge base to assist a client in making competent human resources decisions or to guide a client in enhancing their personal brand. Edgar’s experiences have given him a perspective on how addressing a client’s needs involves using holistic, creative, and reasoned approaches. In his free time, Edgar is a big sports fan, podcast listener, and follows current events/politics.

For more information about Edgar visit: LinkedIn   

Officium, LLC  

Edgar is the Founding Principal of Officum, LLC. Officium provides focused and practical consulting for individuals and organizations in the following areas: personal career, human resources, administrative and management. Officium partners with clients in assessing needs, troubleshooting issues, generating and implementing action plans. The company's techniques are tailored to match client needs, with each path addressing that client’s unique intricacies. Officium provides structure and accountability to clients to foster a commitment to making changes in management or problem solving. 

For more information about Officium and to follow, visit: Website · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Instagram  

Workplace Fairness 

Since October 2019, Edgar has served as the Executive Director of Workplace Fairness. Workplace Fairness is a nonprofit organization that provides information, education and assistance to individual workers and their advocates nationwide and promotes public polices that advance employee rights. The organizations's goals are that workers and their advocates are educated about workplace rights and options for resolving workplace problems and that policymakers, members of the business community and the public at large view the fair treatment of workers as both good business practice and sound public policy.

For more information about Workplace Fairness and to follow, visit: 

Professional Activities      


SOAR Community Network, Nebula Change Agent

Washington Network Group, Entrepreneur Round Table Steering Committee 




Volunteer Activities  

Open Arms Housing, Inc., President of the Board 

The Posse Foundation, D.C. Leadership Council 

University Club, Community Affairs Committee Member

SEED Spot, Mentor  

A Wider Circle, Volunteer Career Counselor  

Byte Back, Volunteer  


Education

Brandeis University, BA in Sociology & Minor in Economics (2006)

American University, Washington College of Law, JD (2009)

Key Skills

Strategic Thinker · Excellent Communication · Research and Analysis · Resourceful · Highly Attentive · Master Networker · Mediation/Facilitation 

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Podcasts

I AM CEO podcast: IAM672- Consultant Helps Organisations Manage Their Growth and HR

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