Welcome to True North HR’s “How to be a Resource to Humans” blog

Welcome to the Blog!

I'm Jessica Stevens, a Connecticut-based HR consultant with over 25 years of experience helping businesses build HR functions that are compliant, effective, and built to last.

Throughout my career, I've worked across union and non-union environments, supported C-suite leaders, and helped organizations in manufacturing, logistics, and community operations get their HR house in order. I've seen what happens when HR is done well — and what it costs when it isn't.

I started this blog because I know firsthand how overwhelming HR can be — especially for growing businesses that don't yet have dedicated HR support.

I also know what it’s like to be part of a small HR team, even an HR Team of one (ugh)! So, whether you're navigating a compliance issue, dealing with a tricky employee situation, or trying to figure out where to even start with HR, you're in the right place.

My goal here is simple: to share practical, no-nonsense HR guidance that helps you lead your people with confidence and protect your business along the way.

Let’s start our journey to “be a resource to humans!”