About Us
Practical HR Advisory Support for Growing Businesses
At F4, we provide fractional HR advisory services designed for small and mid-sized businesses that need experienced HR leadership—without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Our approach is proactive, practical, and grounded in real-world business operations.
Most HR problems do not begin with legal issues—they begin with unclear policies, inconsistent management practices, and difficult employee conversations that were never properly addressed. We help organizations close those gaps early, reducing risk while strengthening leadership confidence and workplace culture.
Our Mission
Help organizations be compliant, enhance their efficiency, and enable them to be an employer of choice.
Our Philosophy
We believe HR should be a business partner, not a reactive function.
That means:
- Addressing employee relations issues before they escalate
- Building compliant, clear, and usable HR frameworks
- Supporting leaders through challenging decisions and conversations
- Providing guidance that aligns with business goals—not generic templates
We do not require long-term contracts. Clients engage us for a day, a project, or ongoing advisory support, depending on their needs. Flexibility and transparency are central to how we work.
What Makes Us Different
Fractional by Design
Our clients gain access to senior-level HR expertise on a fractional basis. This allows organizations to scale HR support up or down as business needs change.
Proactive, Not Reactive
We focus on prevention—strong policies, sound decision-making, and confident leadership—so issues are managed before they become costly or disruptive.
Practical, Business-Focused Guidance
Our recommendations are grounded in operational reality. We understand deadlines, budgets, and the pressures leaders face.
No Long-Term Contracts
We earn trust through results, not obligations.
Who We Serve
We primarily support:
Our services are especially valuable for organizations that want expert HR support without adding permanent headcount.
- Small and mid-sized businesses
- Growing organizations without in-house HR leadership
- Companies navigating growth, change, or compliance challenges
- Leadership teams seeking consistent HR guidance
Our Services
We provide comprehensive HR advisory services, including:
These services are available on an hourly, project-based, or retainer basis.
- HR compliance and risk guidance
- Employee relations support
- Policy and handbook development
- Leadership and manager coaching
- Workplace investigations support
- Off-the-shelf HR and leadership training
Our Commitment
We partner closely with our clients and operate as an extension of their leadership team. Our goal is not just compliance—but clarity, confidence, and consistency in how people are managed.
Whether you need immediate HR guidance or long-term advisory support, We meet you where you are.
“Fred proved to be very effective in the endeavor and I would not hesitate to recommend him”
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Jeff Curtis, R. Ph.
“… Fred’s patience, thorough knowledge, and willingness to take the time to make extended explanations when necessary.”
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Wayne Miles
“All work was very professional and timely.”
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Karen Royer
Treasurer/CFO
“…demonstrated the personal and professional qualities required. Mr. Francis is an asset to his profession”
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Dr. Vince Roessner
“I appreciate your wisdom and hard work and I learned a lot about the Human Resources process from you. It was a pleasure being in your company”
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Todd Whitney
President
“…superior people and communication skills”
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Randy Dynes
“very helpful getting us set up with our start up
Jackson & Jackson LLC”
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Stephen Jackson
President
“It was all a great benefit, very well priced, very pleased”
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Steve Daniel
President
“Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, well prepared I would love to hear more”
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M. Platow
“Everything was interesting and useful”
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Rachelle Williams
“He is awesome & has a great way to help people achieve their goals”
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Aqueela Said-Arth
“Wealth of information”
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Denise McCabe
F4 Corporation
Recognized by Manage HR Magazine
Faqs
HOW DOES YOUR PRICING WORK?
We have always been proud to offer NO long-term contracts. Some clients want us perform a specific task, which will require a short-term contract for that task only. We have always been transparent on our pricing. You will always know what to expect on the invoice. Our “quote” is always the same.
WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE THERE FOR SERVICES?
All of our services may be paid for by check, cash, or PayPal.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
No, we do not offer discounts. However, all of our prices are clearly stated, so there will be no surprises or guess work for clients.
DO YOU OFFER PAROLL SERVICE?
No, we do not offer payroll services.
DO YOU OFFER RECRUITMENT SERVICES?
No, we do not offer recruitment services.
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