You’re running a business
You shouldn’t also have to run HR
Practical HR Consulting & Fractional HR Leadership for Small & Medium Businesses
We help business owners navigate people challenges, strengthen HR practices and develop leaders who can take more responsibility off their plate.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re figuring it out as you go
Handbooks, policies, terminations, leave requests; you’re making the call and hoping you get it right
People problems keep landing on your desk
Your leaders escalate instead of solve, leaving you to make every difficult call
Hiring mistakes cost you
Without a clear hiring process, the wrong hire can cost you time, money, and momentum
How We Work Together
Whether you need help with a specific HR challenge or ongoing Fractional HR leadership, we start by understanding your business, identify what needs attention, and work with you to put the right solutions in place.
Step One
HR Health Check
Review your people practices, identify gaps and risks, and get a practical plan that prioritizes what needs attention.
Step Two
Strengthen Your HR Foundations
We work together to put the right people practices in place from hiring and onboarding to role clarity, policies, and performance management.
Step Three
Owner & Leadership Coaching
Coaching you and your leaders to handle people challenges with greater confidence, make better decisions, and take more responsibility, so fewer issues need to land on your desk.
Richard, Founder
After more than 20 years working in HR and on leadership teams across a wide range of industries, I’ve seen what happens when every people related decision rests with one person.
I help business owners strengthen their HR practices, navigate people challenges, and develop leaders who can take greater ownership and responsibility.
My approach is practical: clear advice, straightforward solutions, and hands-on support to help you build a stronger team and a healthier workplace.
People First | Practical Help | Plain Talk
What owners, founders, and leaders are saying
Richard brings a calm, steady presence and knows how to cut through noise to get a team aligned and moving in the right direction. He listens well, asks smart questions, and turns challenges into simple next steps.
Ryan Lermitte
Owner, Umbrella Properties
Richard has been integral in assisting me with business consultation, advice, and a person who can listen to my ideas, provide solutions and, most importantly, clarity on direction for my business.
Dan Young
Owner, The Ball Joint & Wolfsburg Autoworks
Richard has been a tremendous asset in helping us become an employer of choice, from talent acquisition to onboarding, culture, and retention. With his assistance we've achieved great things.
JD McCauley
VP Operations, TeksMed Services
Free Resources
GUIDE
5 Steps to Get Unstuck
Five practical steps that build capability in the team around you.
SCORECARD
Owner Dependence Scorecard
Answer 9 questions to see how much your business depends on you and where to start reducing that dependence.