OUR TEAM

Experienced HR and business professionals who help
organizations manage & lead effectively.

Josée Larocque-Patton

HR Consultant, Investigator, Trainer

Josée is a Human Resources Expert specializing in HR emergencies, problem solving, crisis management, investigations and overall performance management. She began her HR career on the water more than 25 years ago with Celebrity Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines, and eventually landed in the Bahamas. In each of these roles, Josée has gained valuable knowledge and experience working with over 60 different nationalities.

Once back in Ontario, Josée began working for the largest pharmaceutical company in Canada for over a decade. Josée was the everyday “go-to” person for all HR matters. Her clients included more than 450 leaders throughout Ontario, Québec and the Atlantic provinces. In her role, she was a company culture facilitator, leadership trainer, project leader and community investment delegate.

Many years ago, she launched her own HR consulting firm to help small and medium-sized businesses as their trusted HR advisor and became the author of Navigating HR- Simple Tips for People Leaders.  Assisting with anything from M&A’s, hiring packages, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, health & safety, AODA, employee engagement, performance management and more.

Josée is a seasoned workplace investigator and assessor, helping organizations navigate complex people management challenges.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

“Josee covered a sensitive and important subject with grace, humour, intelligence and panache. She provided the perfect mix of information and audience participation leaving the group feeling enlightened and engaged, which is hard to do with a group of experienced and seasoned lawyers. She is a professional and engaging speaker”

ARIELLE HOLDEN

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

“Having Josee as part of our senior team is rewarding in many ways and adds great value to our business. She is the person we go to that handles all our complicated HR needs. She is always available, and assists us in a professional, prompt and cost effective way. Josee is an asset to our organization”

Josée Larocque-Patton

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

“Christine has a unique way of helping me become my authentic self at work and at home. It’s been one of the most freeing experiences of my life and I am still on the journey.”

Christine Nielsen

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