Staff Training & Development
Training should make your business run better, not pull people off the floor for content that never gets used.
At Seneca HR, I design and deliver training that is practical, relevant, and grounded in the realities of small businesses. As a small business owner myself, I understand that every employee matters, time is limited, and training needs to translate into better decisions, stronger managers, and fewer problems.
My approach focuses on usable skills, legal awareness, and real-world application, not generic theory.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Maine law requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide sexual harassment training to all new employees within one year of hire, and to post an annual notice about sexual harassment. Compliance matters, but so does effectiveness.
I provide sexual harassment prevention training that meets Maine's legal requirements while addressing the real situations your employees and supervisors face. Training is available in two formats:
Employee Training covers recognizing harassment, understanding reporting obligations, bystander intervention, and maintaining a respectful workplace.
Supervisor Training goes further, addressing response protocols, documentation, investigation basics, and the legal responsibilities that come with a management role.
Training can be provided as in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, or recorded modules, depending on your scheduling needs and workforce structure. I also offer refresher training and help with related compliance requirements like the annual sexual harassment notice.
This isn't about checking a box. It's about equipping your team to recognize problems early, respond appropriately, and maintain a workplace culture that reduces risk and supports retention.
Beyond Compliance: A Full Range of Training
Sexual harassment training is just one piece of what most businesses need. Whether you're addressing a mandated requirement or building manager capability, my approach to training design remains the same: practical, customized, and built around how your company actually operates.
How Training Is Designed
Every business is different. Training should reflect that.
Needs Assessment: Training starts with understanding your workplace. I assess skill gaps, risk areas, management challenges, and operational realities to identify what training will actually move the needle.
Customized Design: Training content is tailored to your industry, workforce, and culture. Some companies need formal, compliance-focused language. Others benefit from a more direct, plain-spoken approach. I adapt tone and content so training fits how your team actually works.
Flexible Delivery: Training can be delivered in the format that makes sense for your operation:
In-person workshops
Live virtual sessions
Recorded training modules and videos
Implementation Support: I help ensure training is rolled out smoothly, understood by staff, and supported by supervisors.
Follow-Up & Evaluation: Where appropriate, I provide follow-up support to reinforce learning, address questions, and identify areas for improvement.
Practical, Not Performative: Training should reduce risk, improve communication, and strengthen leadership. It should not feel like a box-checking exercise. My focus is on:
building manager confidence
preventing avoidable issues
improving consistency and decision-making
supporting retention and engagement
meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Because resources matter, training is designed to be efficient, scalable, and cost-conscious, without sacrificing quality or credibility.
Examples of Training Topics Available
Training is customized based on your needs. Common topics include:
New Supervisor and Manager Training
Conducting Effective 1:1 Supervisions
Giving Feedback and Coaching for Performance
Handling Difficult Conversations
Conflict Resolution and Workplace Investigations
Sexual Harassment Prevention (Maine-compliant)
Harassment Prevention and Workplace Conduct
ADA, FMLA (Maine and Federal), and Accommodation Training
Wage and Hour Compliance (FLSA)
Employee Performance Management
Recruiting, Interviewing, and Onboarding
Employee Engagement and Retention
Customer Service and Managing Difficult Customers
Crisis Management and Workplace Safety
Employee Mental Health, Burnout, and Wellbeing
Cultural Competence and Professional Communication
Substance Use Awareness and Workplace Safety
Workplace Policies, Standards, and Expectations
This list is not exhaustive. Training is developed based on your specific challenges and goals.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need Maine-compliant sexual harassment training, want to strengthen your management team, or are looking for something more specific to your business, I can help.
Reach out for information on available trainings, current fees, or a quote for custom curriculum design. We'll talk through what makes sense for your team, your schedule, and your budget.
Contact me at support@mainehr.org or (207) 956-5111 for more information.