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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 […]
Veronica Calderon’s journey into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is a personal one, deeply rooted in her upbringing and the struggles her family faced as immigrants from Ecuador. Today, as the Chief Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity Officer at DeVry University, Calderon is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where people from all backgrounds feel empowered […]
Business mogul Elon Musk recently announced the relocation of the headquarters for both X and SpaceX from California to Texas. The decision stems from Musk’s disapproval of new laws in California related to notification of children’s gender identity. This move illustrates a growing trend in which business decisions are increasingly influenced by the cultural and […]
For 20 years, I sat in the seat that most managers feared: I was the person on the other end of the call recruiting away their best performers. It was easier than you would think, and that was even before the FTC banned non-competes from employment offers. In a survey conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, […]
Many business leaders emphasize the importance of running a value-driven company, and for good reason. A culture centered around core values that align with a business’ mission statement can unify and engage employees, attract top talent, encourage innovation, strengthen resilience, and improve customer relationships. Mission-driven work is necessary for Gen-Z and millennials, who will be […]