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Alice Burks, Deel‘s Director of People Success, is a leader with a mission: to make sure everyone at Deel thrives. With ten years of experience guiding teams, both within companies and as a consultant, Burks has worked with fast-growing companies like Danish tech giant Trustpilot, plus global clients in IT, manufacturing, and retail. At Deel, […]
Disruption today is now business as usual. HR leaders are no longer responding to isolated events. They’re instead leading through a nonstop stream of workforce, reputational and regulatory disruptions. The business stakes are high and employee expectations are even higher. This moment demands more than a tactical response and reaction. It requires strategic foresight, cultural […]
The iconic theme song from the sitcom Cheers captures a fundamental human desire: to be recognized, valued, and part of a close-knit community. The lyrics, “Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came,” encapsulate a culture of belonging and camaraderie. While Cheers was a fictional Boston bar, its underlying principle can be […]
Leaders understand financial debt and technical debt. But many overlook a more subtle, equally corrosive liability: culture debt. Culture debt accumulates when leadership delays difficult conversations, ignores misaligned behaviors, or fails to reinforce company values. It’s not always visible right away—but it compounds. Left unchecked, it erodes trust, weakens engagement, and increases turnover. What Culture […]
Lupe Martinez-Mujica has spent her career shaping workplace culture through strategic HR leadership. As a professional whose early passion for sociology, psychology, and employment law evolved into a focus on fostering diverse, engaged teams, she is now driving meaningful change at FirstService Residential. From Early HR Passion to Executive Leadership Martinez-Mujica’s journey into HR leadership […]
Incivility has become a significant challenge in many modern workplaces. Leading up to the election, and afterwards, lunchroom debates about politics or world events can sometimes lead to conflict among employees and the potential for unprofessional behavior and claims of workplace discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, the politically and culturally polarized climate has led to an […]
Shereen Solaiman, Chief People Officer at Myriad Genetics—a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company—is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and fostering positive workplace cultures. With over two decades of experience, Solaiman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining Myriad Genetics, she held […]
Racing to meet that work deadline, rushing across town to make it just in time for the big soccer game, and that important appointment still hasn’t been scheduled–it goes without saying that balancing the demands of being a working parent is difficult, and the toll on parents’ mental health is worsening. The recent advisory from […]
Louise Willoughby-Petit is a seasoned human resources leader with a passion for driving positive change within organizations. With over two decades of experience in the technology and hospitality sectors, Willoughby-Petit has a proven track record of fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures on a global scale. Willoughby-Petit began her HR career at Forte Hotel Group and Thistle Hotels, where […]
As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds from September 15 to October 15, it offers a valuable opportunity for organizations to celebrate the contributions, culture, and influence of Hispanic and Latino employees in the workplace. For Human Resources (HR) professionals, this month is a time to not only recognize the achievements of Hispanic team members but also […]