I work exclusively with Maine small businesses and understand the realities of operating here: tight labor markets, seasonal pressure, and the importance of reputation in small communities.

Running a small business means managing people, operations, and expectations, often without enough time or backup. People issues, management challenges, and compliance questions rarely stay neatly separated. When something feels off, it helps to talk it through with someone who understands the full picture.

Seneca HR provides experienced, independent support for Maine employers who want issues addressed carefully, fairly, and thoughtfully. I've been managing businesses and HR for four decades, and in Maine since 1992. My work combines expertise with practical experience, helping you step back, think clearly, and move forward with confidence.

You don't need to wait until something becomes a crisis. Reach out when:

• You need to address a performance issue but aren't sure where to start

• A complaint or conflict that needs to be handled carefully

• Uncertainty about documentation, discipline, or next steps

• A growing sense that people issues are taking too much time and energy

• Wanting a second perspective before making a decision

• You're exhausted and need to take something off your plate

• You need someone to join you for a difficult conversation

• An employee situation is affecting the rest of the team

• You're not sure if what you're dealing with is normal or a red flag

• Something happened and you're second-guessing how you handled it

If you recognize any of this, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Decades of hands-on management and HR experience

• Deep familiarity with Maine workplaces and employment context

• Calm, measured guidance during difficult situations

• The ability to step back, see patterns, and help leaders think clearly

• Support that adapts to your business rather than forcing a framework

The goal is not to add complexity. It is to reduce it so that you can focus on running your business.

Support is practical, responsive, and grounded in real experience. It typically involves talking through a situation, clarifying options, assessing risk, preparing documentation, or providing guidance as circumstances evolve.

The goal is to help you frame the issue, identify what is driving it, consider different perspectives, and work through options so problems can be addressed in a way that is measured, consistent, and defensible. Not to add unnecessary complexity or make decisions for you.

Support is non-judgmental. Owners and managers often reach out after something has gone wrong or when a situation feels uncomfortable. That is normal. After four decades in management and HR, very little surprises me, and mistakes are simply part of running a business.