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Our Philosophy
At HR Force NY, we believe that every successful workplace is built on trust.
Trust is the strongest foundation of every organization—but it is also the most fragile. It takes years to earn, moments to lose, and unwavering commitment to restore. Whether between employers and employees, leaders and teams, or organizations and their communities, trust is the cornerstone of every successful relationship.
Human resources is about more than compliance and policies. It is about creating workplaces where people feel respected, valued, heard, and where they experience a genuine sense of belonging. When employees know they belong, they are more engaged, more collaborative, and better equipped to contribute to an organization's success.
Our approach is grounded in four core principles:
Trust – We earn our clients' confidence through honest advice, practical solutions, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
Belonging – We believe every employee deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and included. Organizations thrive when their contributions are valued. Belonging strengthens culture, inspires collaboration, and fuels creativity.
Partnership – We become an extension of your leadership team, taking the time to understand your organization's culture, artistic mission, and business objectives so we can deliver solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Performance – Exceptional performance is the natural result of trust, belonging, and strong leadership. Through thoughtful HR strategies, equitable employment practices, and effective leadership development, we help organizations build high-performing teams where both people and businesses thrive.
With more than 30 years of human resources leadership experience, including seven years serving the Broadway and live entertainment community, HR Force NY provides strategic, people-centered HR solutions backed by an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges facing theaters, producers, touring companies, and arts organizations.
Because when people trust one another, they feel they belong. When people feel they belong, they perform at their best. And when people perform at their best, organizations flourish.
HR Force NY
Building Trust. Fostering Belonging. Empowering People. Strengthening Organizations.
HR Solutions
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HR Force NY provides specialized human resources consulting for the theatrical, live entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, delivering strategic, compliant, and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of productions, producers, and arts organizations.
Our services include:
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Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
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Employee Handbooks, Policies, and Code of Conduct Development
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Performance Management and Supervisor Coaching
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Leave Administration (including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Paid Family Leave, and state and local leave compliance)
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Employee Relations and Workplace Investigations
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Labor Relations and Union Readiness
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HR Compliance and Employment Law Guidance
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Fractional HR Administration
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Succession Planning and Organizational Development
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Theatrical HR Support, including production onboarding, company management coordination, backstage workplace policies, accessibility and inclusion initiatives, and compliance for touring and live performance environments.
Whether supporting a Broadway production, touring company, regional theater, presenter, or nonprofit arts organization, HR Force NY helps employers navigate complex people issues, reduce risk, and create safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces.
Human Resources advice a call away
HR Force NY is a human resources consulting firm specializing in the unique workforce needs of theaters, live entertainment organizations, touring productions, and arts nonprofits. We provide comprehensive HR support and strategic guidance that helps organizations navigate complex employment issues without the expense of maintaining a full-time in-house HR department or employment counsel.
With more than 30 years of human resources leadership experience—including seven years dedicated to the Broadway industry—HR Force NY offers unparalleled insight into the unique employment challenges of the performing arts. Our experience includes an in-depth understanding of the collective bargaining agreements, workplace practices, and labor relations issues involving the unions that represent individuals working on Broadway and in live entertainment.
Finding HR Solutions
Let Us Solve
Legal & Regulatory Compliance Issues. Employee Relations Concerns. Leave Administration. Performance Management Challenges. Workplace Situations.
Let Us Develop
Sexual Harassment Training and Investigation Standards. Inclusion and communication strategies. On-Boarding programs. Disciplinary Standards.
Let Us Guide You
Define your policies. Streamline the onboarding I9 and law compliance. Employee Relations
Leadership Insights
At HR Force NY, we believe that effective leadership extends far beyond policies and compliance. It requires courage, empathy, self-awareness, and a genuine commitment to creating workplaces where people feel trusted, valued, and that they truly belong.
This collection of presentations and discussions explores the ideas shaping today's workplace and the qualities that define exceptional leaders. From building trust and fostering belonging to embracing emotional courage and leading with authenticity, these conversations are designed to inspire reflection, challenge perspectives, and strengthen leadership at every level.
Whether you're leading a theater, nonprofit, production, or business, we invite you to explore these videos and join the conversation about creating workplaces where trust, belonging, and performance thrive.
Contact
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