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April Hatfield is a collaborative and purpose-driven HR leader passionate about helping organizations become true employers of choice. With over a decade of experience spanning the nonprofit and private sectors, she has built a career centered on cultivating equitable, forward-thinking workplaces where people and performance thrive.
Holding a bachelor’s in human resource management and an MBA with an HR concentration April is dedicated to modernizing HR processes and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into every organizational layer. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, communication, and strategic partnership.
April’s professional journey includes completing the United Way of South Hampton Roads’ Project Inclusion Board Governance and Leadership Development Program and serving on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Mount Trashmore YMCA and gRo, a grassroots organizer training firm. Her work has reached diverse audiences, from Fortune 500 companies like Capital One to local schools and universities through impactful coaching and training on leadership, culture, and mental well-being.

Human Resources is not just an administrative function, it is a strategic partner that protects your business, supports your people, and drives long-term growth. Whether you have two employees or two hundred, HR ensures that your operations remain compliant, your team is engaged, and your organization is positioned to succeed. Solid HR provides:
Join us for an insightful virtual session on moving from giving your expertise away for free to charging for the value you bring.
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At Employer of Choice Human Capital Consulting, we offer comprehensive CPR and First Aid training designed to give your team the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly and effectively whether at work, at home, or in the community.
We provide both American Heart Association–certified:

Running HR alone is no small task and you don’t have to navigate it without support. Our HR Department of One Training is designed specifically for professionals who manage every aspect of HR on their own, from recruiting and onboarding to compliance, employee relations, and strategic planning.
This training provides practical tools, proven systems, and real-world guidance to help you streamline your workload, stay compliant, and lead HR with confidence.
Perfect for new HR professionals, solo HR teams, and business owners managing HR as part of their role.

Thrive@Work is a professional development experience that builds communication, time management, leadership, and emotional intelligence skills to create stronger, more connected, and productive workplaces.
Offered as individual workshops or a complete success series for leaders and staff.
Ideal for small businesses, start-ups, nonprofits with limited HR capacity or HR departments of one
Ideal for growing organizations, multi-departmental teams, HR departments of one, businesses seeking hands-on compliance support.

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