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  • HUDDL3 Group Completes Enspira Acquisition, Adding to Global Expansion of the LEAD3R Brand

    LEAD3R and Enspira join forces. Enspira founder Kurt Landon to become Chief Customer Officer. TUSTIN, CA, January 9, 2024 HUDDL3 Group announces today the acquisition of Enspira, a Human Resources (HR) consulting and executive search firm, and Enspiras subsequent merger with LEAD3R, a HUDDL3 Group Company, effective January 2nd, 2024. The acquisition is HUDDL3s latest investment in talent as it continues its global expansion under the LEAD3R business unit. HUDDL3 Group CEO and founding partner Dane Groeneveld and Enspira CEO & Founder Kurt Landon identified a clear alignment of values and complementary capabilities when

  • Raising the Bar

    How Enspiras DEIB Essentials are enriching the workforce As an LGBTQ led business, it was natural for Enspira to aim for NLGCC certification. The NationalLGBT Chamber of Commerce is the voice and advocate of the LGBTQ community for businesses,large and small. It offers scholarships and training and drives diversity supplier initiatives. It aims tobring a different perspective to the business world, whilst connecting its members, allowing them toshare successes, discuss barriers and build relationships. Our Executive Search president, Alan Mait, attended the NLGCC conference this year, representingEnspira among its peers as well as connecting with

  • Revolutionize change management with a startup mentality

    Enspira's latest blog by Jen Zeckendorf (Head of Enspira Startup Studio), published by TroopHR, dives deep into the power of adopting a startup mentality to drive impactful change management no matter your organization's size or industry. Click here to read the blog on TroopHR's website or read below! _____ Change and, in particular, change management is a huge issue for HR leaders; 77%* say that their employees feel fatigued and 82%* report that managers at their organizations are ill-equipped to lead change.   We at Enspira have seen this to be true.  When

  • How to Execute an Effective Total Rewards Program In 3 Simple Steps

    Today there are more than 15 million open job listings in America, which means that in the average office,roughly one in every ten seats is empty. Meanwhile, wages are increasing at a record pace 4.2% year over year in September of 2021.At the same time, economic pressures continue to squeeze the American workforce: over the same year-over-year period from September 2020 to September of 2021, inflation (4.4%) outpaced the average wage growth. This means two things for American workers. One: They want higher base salaries. And two, they want better benefits with a wide range of options. That second

  • As Right-to-Disconnect Laws Hit Europe, Will U.S. Follow Suit?

    Over the last five years, theres been a dramatic increase in the number of laws centered around digital protections. Anyone whos worked online in some capacity during this timeframe is likely familiar with the biggest digital law to become enacted: the General Data Protection Regulation orGDPR. And while GDPR was about digital protections (and privacy of customer/consumer data), the focus has now shifted more toward workers rights, specifically the right to disconnect. That is, the right of a worker to be inaccessible to their employers outside of work hours, promoting a healthier work-life balance. Its notable that the vast

  • Building the Foundations of a Startup Team Culture

    An in-depth tutorial and set of worksheets to help startup leaders establish a positive culture from day one is now available. Is your startup culture ready to scale as you grow? Have you defined your companys mission, core beliefs, guiding principles and values from the start? While your culture can seem less important than other areas to address, such as your go-to-market strategy, there are a set of proven practices startup leaders can deploy to optimize the workplace culture and employee performance.  Building the Foundations of a Startup Team Culture is now available and features an

  • As Right-to-Disconnect Laws Hit Europe, Will U.S. Follow Suit?

    Over the last five years, theres been a dramatic increase in the number of laws centered around digital protections. Anyone whos worked online in some capacity during this timeframe is likely familiar with the biggest digital law to become enacted: the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR.  And while GDPR was about digital protections (and privacy of customer/consumer data), the focus has now shifted more toward workers rights, specifically the right to disconnect. That is, the right of a worker to be inaccessible to their employers outside of work hours, promoting a healthier work-life balance.  Its

  • Many Companies Are Saving Incredible Amounts of Cash During the Pandemic. Where Is It Going?

    If youre like most of the world right now, the amount of time youve spent in an office has decreased drastically since the start of the pandemic. Amidst this shift to remote or hybrid work models, your company might have decided to downsize or forgo its office space entirely. Some are getting creative, subleasing part of their office space to recoup costs, while others have picked up and moved shop to cheaper cities altogether. In any case, most companies have been saving significant sums of money on operating and capital expenses. Funds once spent on office space

  • AI & Recruiting: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence While Avoiding Bias

    As employers contend with the Great Resignation, the use of artificial intelligence for talent acquisition is more important than ever. However, it is important that companies understand how AI tools work and be equipped to identify potential areas of bias to avoid legal scrutiny. At our webinar CEOs from AI platforms, Plum and Talenya discuss the power of AI and what companies need to know in order to use it responsibly. Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Talent Acquisition Leader at Rubius Therapeutics discuss how companies can effectively unite artificial and human intelligence to

  • Fear Drives More People at Work Than You Think. Let's Change That.

    A typical list of common fears and phobias might contain things like spiders, planes, enclosed spaces, and the "unknown." "My co-workers" rarely appears on such lists--but it's a valid one for many people. I can't tell you how many times I've witnessed colleagues forego making an objective decision in favor of one predicated on fear of others. Chances are we all can relate, yet we rarely discuss it. Consider this hypothetical situation. Gretchen has been at her company for more than a year. Having built a marketing action plan for her product launch that's been reviewed and approved by her

  • Lack of Digital Adoption Is Becoming More Common in the Workforce, and That's Problematic

    In a workplace, somewhere, its happening right now. The company implements a new timecard system to track hours. The HR team socializes the tool with the company executives and then plans a company-wide rollout. Everyone gets the launch email except those who are away on vacation, or sabbatical, or who just miss the memo. The new system is, well, new, and some find it hard to understand.Adoption is low,and the financial investment in the tool fails to meet stakeholder expectations. To catch late adopters, additional funds are poured into change management solutions pushing the project over budget.

  • How Companies Can Leverage AI Recruiting to Increase Representation in Hiring

    Bias has always been an inherent part of job recruitment. The collective weight, and oppression, of bias in the workplace is enormouswhich is why the current push to eliminate bias in recruiting marks such a positive change. But its no simple task, and it's far from over. Despite advancements in equity and technology in the 21st century, bias in recruiting remains a huge issueincluding bias within artificial intelligence (AI) tools, whose usage is soaring in workplaces across the country. Today, some 46% of executives say they plan to use AI tools in their recruiting processes.

  • AI Recruiting Tools May Be the Future, But Proceed With Caution

    The vision is simple: Artificial Intelligence lends lightning-fast computing power and machine learning to make recruiting easier and, even more importantly, removes the element of human bias. But were not quite there yet. Technologyand AI recruiting technology in particularis only as free of bias as its code. Or, as Charlotte Burrows,chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently warned, We must work to ensure that these new technologies do not become a high-tech pathway to discrimination. A recent studyfound that 42% of employers felt the pandemic boosted their digital transformation efforts, and 79% agreed that their organizations

  • I Use This One Tool to Get 125% More Done

    If I hear the words hustle or grind in relation to a job one more time, I might go crazy. Or,lets work smarter, not harderanother cliche that Id be happy never to hear again. The problem with theeveryday Im hustling mantra is that it inherently implies long workdays, laptop-filled weekends, and unused vacation timeall in the name of efficiency and production. The problem with thework smarter, not harder mantra? No one actually knows what that means.  So we end up exiting our eleventh back-to-back video conference call, having missed lunch, needing to desperately

  • New Hires Weigh In: How Do You Survive The Working World?

    When we started college in 2017, we expected to have the typical undergrad experience: wed enjoy our four years, take inspiring classes, complete some internships, and then launch our careers in a high-rise office in our city of choice. For the most part, all those assumptions held true. But with the pandemics onset about halfway through college, we realized our future careers would be dramatically different than what wed expected. After graduating in 2021, we successfully completed summer internships at Enspira and were hired full-time. We both quickly embraced the companys warm, collaborative culture. But no matter how great the

  • Stress Is Rewiring Our Brains. Can Training Like Navy SEALs Help Combat It?

    A big deadline is looming. The boss calls you into his office. Your server is down on a delivery date. Stress is no stranger to the workplaceand according to arecent Gallup poll, its especially pervasive in American offices: U.S. workers are some of the most stressed out in the world, with a whopping 57% of respondents from the U.S. and Canada reporting they feel stressed out on a daily basis. Stress isnt just overwhelming panic or anxietyits a psychological and physiological reaction that directly impacts the brains structure, memory, and performance functions which, if left unchecked, has the potential to

  • Working From Home Has Changed Your Brain and Body. Heres How.

    These days, were all processing the consequences of an indisputable fact: the pandemic has forever changed the way we work. For many American workers, a day at the office is very different than it was two years ago. New habits, workflows, tools, and dynamics are effecting us, whether we realize it or not. Now, scientists and researchers whove studied our pandemic work patterns are beginning to draw some conclusions about these effects and their long-term implications. Non-Stop Video Meetings = Brain Fatigue What happens to your brain when you take non-stop video call meetings? To find out,Microsofts Human

  • The Life of an HR Executive: a Roundtable Discussion

    On December 16, 2021, Enspira hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with a panel of cutting edge Chief People Officers to share reflections, perspectives, and resources.

  • The Ahmaud Arbery Trial's Social Justice Ramifications Affect Companies and Their Employees. Here's How.

    George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Say their names. Say their names and talk about it. This is the call to action made by Tiffany Sturdivant, Enspiras Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) manager, in response to the trial verdict in Ahmaud Arberys murder. Last year, three vigilante white men killed a young Black man jogging through an affluent neighborhood. The country has continued to suffer more deaths, including Ryan Leroux, Daniel Prude, Brayla Stone, and others. Too many Black, Indigenous andPeople of Color (BIPOC) die in a culture dominated by people who do not look like them.

  • Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Workforce in Ways You've Never Imagined

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has migrated from the realm of science fiction to real life and is now everywhereat work, at home, and at play. Believe it or not, AI as a concept has been around for literally ages. In Greek mythology, an ancient Greek god named Talos was the first robot, while inChinese culture, early precursors to modern technology were automota made of wheels and cogs that operated clocks and animated toys. But the term was officially coined in 1956, when Marvin Minsky predicted that AI would be achievable in the near future. Fast-forward to the 21st century, when IBMs

  • Yes, Your Nostalgia Is Valid. That Doesn't Mean It Belongs At Work.

    For close to two decades, Ive been a summer camp counselor for kids ages 8-13. Its long been one of the highlights of my summer. Wed take the kids on hikes, go canoeing, stargaze, do arts and crafts--typical camp stuff that fosters personal growth and an appreciation for nature. One of our favorite activities was the annual end-of-summer dance for our oldest kids. Before sending them home, wed pack the middle school campers into the lodge and watch as they found the courage to just have a good time dancing together. Until five years ago, camp had an unspoken policy

  • How the LGBTQ+ Movement is Dismantling the Gender Binary System

    Dismantling the gender binary system is a cornerstone of the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement. While the building blocks may have been a binary struggle between gay and straight, the uniqueness of identification that grew and blossomed into a spectrum of diversity are clearly non-binary. What brought us to this level of enlightenment? Disrupting the system, radical inclusion, and fierce pride. Spectrum thinking has garnered equal rights in the arenas of gay marriage, employment protections, trans rights, and more. How can companies shift their mindsets to advance their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging(DEIB) missions? Can implementing non-discriminatory policies improve employees well-being?

  • The Big Quit: How Burnout Is Reshaping the Workforce

    The Big Quit, or Great Resignation, is as surprising as it is real. Its become clear--as evidenced by countless news stories and social media posts--that people havequit their jobs at historic ratesduring the pandemic, even while wages are growing quickly. A number of complex forces are steering people away from the workforce, but burnout is arguably the most common. You can't just ignore the fact that people are burning out at insanely high rates, said Anika Briner, Director of Human Capital at Enspira HR. Rates that, in the long run, are not sustainable. Burnout Isnt Just About Fatigue To be

  • Is the 5-Hour Workday the Answer to All Our Problems?

    In the classic song 9 to 5, Dolly Parton sings,They got you where they want you, there's a better life and you think about it, don't you? We all think about it: less work, better pay, less work, more play. The song became both a huge hit and an anthem for those trapped in the daily grind. The film of the same name turns that grind on its head to promote a healthier, happier workplace--what we call work-life balance. What can employers do to foster a better life to their employees? What is a companys responsibility for creating a happier

  • Why You're Probably Using the Word "Strategy" Incorrectly

    One of my previous mentors always used to say, "Everybody always wants to do strategy." The word "strategy," much like "aesthetic" and "agile," is a buzzword that gets people excited. It exudes an air ofintelligence and importance. People are rarely challenged to elaborate when they say they're operating strategically, and promising employees vying to climb the corporate ladder are swift to use "strategy" at every opportunity. High-potentials aren't wrong to use the word to their advantage. After all, leadership wants proof that employees are capable of implementing plans that increase revenue and bolster productivity. That said, here's a reality check:just

  • No, You Cant Always Just Be Yourself At Work. Heres Why.

    Anyone whos nervously sought advice before a first date has probably heard these words: just be yourself. Yes, be yourself is definitely sound advice--and these days, employers are known to tell their employees the same thing. Showing up to work authentically is in everyones best interests. Employees who feel they can be themselves at work generally demonstratehigher output and productivitylevels. It also helps alleviate stress and boost morale. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and last years social justice demonstrations, companies are now working to create workplace environments that foster a greater sense of openness andbelonging. Veering from traditional corporate culture

  • Is Fear a Barrier to Inclusion & Belonging? Why Companies Balk at Action

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives (think: diverse hiring practices, employee resource groups, and inclusivity training programs) arent just good practice the data shows companies that practice DEIBoutperform financially, innovate more, and have higher customer trust and employee retention rates. Perhaps thats why focus on DEIB programs is surging across the American workplace. Thats not to say that every DEIB initiative rollout is good theres plenty of bad and ugly, too. Take Starbucks decision in summer 2020 to ban its employees from wearing Black Lives Matters paraphernalia, despite a commitment on Twitter to support the BLM movement and

  • Speed vs. Quality: The Timeless Dilemma

    Should leadership prioritize speed or quality? It depends on the situational context--but even then, the right answer can be far from obvious. According to a recentForbes Business Development Councilpost, this dilemma doesn't even rank among the top 14 challenges that business leaders face in 2021. However, when you look closely and read between the lines, a proper balance of the two can help mitigate many of the pressing issues. Its not always possible to complete every task or project to the utmost degree within the necessary timeline. Time has a habit of moving more quickly than anticipated when youre working

  • Intent vs. Impact: The Communication Disconnect

    Thats not what I meant! How many times have you said those words in your lifetime? We begin every conversation with a particular intent, or what we mean to say. But intent doesnt guarantee that your message will be received the way you expected. The impact--what the other person hears, feels, and understands--can often differ greatly from your original intention. In short, intent is what you mean to do, whereas impact is how others perceive what you do. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Intent and impact can dictate not only working relationships, but the

  • Feedback Doesn't Have to be Scary

    Feedback is intrinsic to growth, both in life and in the workplace. It helps us to gauge our performance, correct and learn from our mistakes, identify our strengths and weaknesses, and in essence, develop as people. But many of us find it difficult to give and receive feedback--which can create ambiguous dilemmas for leaders. Is your feedback too harsh? Is it too vague? How feedback is delivered and received can result in anger, defensiveness, confusion, or a lack of direction. Simply put, there's an art to both offering and receiving feedback. Lets consider some tips that can help establish positive

  • Does Unlimited PTO Work?

    Paid time off (PTO) benefits are one of the first things a new hire will zero in on. PTO has almost become a source of pride and bragging rights: Oh, you only get 20 days? My company gives us 25. By this logic, the ultimate goal of a company might be unlimited PTO. But, as with most things that seem too good to be true, there are pros and cons to consider. Unlimited Has Limits Although some companies do offer so-called "unlimited"PTO, it's worth noting that parameters always remain. These may be generous policies--employees can take up to six weeks

  • Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Webinar

    Though neurodivergent workers--defined as those who differ in mental or neurological function from what's considered typical or normal--don't always come to mind when employers are looking to fill positions, this population possesses unimaginable talent. While not all organizations are equipped to serve members of the neurodiverse community, it's vital that we rebuild our workplaces to include people of all skills and backgrounds as we reconcile the impact of COVID-19 and embrace a new and uncharted future of work. Our intersectional discussion with neurodiversity experts on the benefits of employing a diverse team offers actionable steps to build

  • Lessons in Biases from the Olympics

    In a highly uncertain time, the Olympic games have offered a shred of normalcy this summer. With traditions dating to ancient Greece, this global competition unites the world in celebrating athleticism and national pride. But the commoditization of these athletes and powerful human bias has arguably begun to taint the essence of the games. When gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of the group and subsequent individual competitions, the incident engendered highly polarizing discussions publicly and privately. Some people respected her decision to withdraw to maintain her mental health; others believed that she needed to be tougher. This debate demonstrates how

  • A New Norm? Exploring the Four-Day Workweek

    Since COVID-19 shattered our perceptions of what the modern work environment could and should be, workplaces and employers worldwide have had many opportunities to explore alternative approaches--whether they wanted to or not. So far, we've seen work-from-home, desk-absent workforces, hybrid set-ups, and remote and satellite offices, among others. Another idea that garnered attention even before the pandemic? The four-day workweek. Perhaps the earliest suggestion of a shortened workweek came in 1928, when economist John Maynard Keynes predicted a 15-hour workweek by the turn of the century. In the 1920s and 1930s, automotive visionary Henry Ford reduced the already-common 60-plus-hour workweek

  • Reflections on LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Corporate America

    As we look back on 2021 Pride Month, Enspira interviewed two pioneers in the LGBTQ+ business community: Beck Bailey, a managing director of Inclusion & Diversity at Accenture, and Kurt Landon, founder and CEO of Enspira HR, a boutique HR consulting firm that was recently certified as an LGBTQ Business Enterprise by the National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Bailey has spent over 20+ years in corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial roles across various industries, and is an openly transgender man. Before founding Enspira, Landon, who is openly gay, spent 26+ years as an executive and entrepreneur in senior business and HR

  • How to Address & Support Mental Health

    What's the best way to help someone who is struggling? We want to be supportive of friends, colleagues, and coworkers, but interacting in a virtual environment brings new levels of complexity to addressing mental health issues in the office. How do you initiate a conversation without fear of offending? Recognize Its not always easy to recognize when someone is struggling. In many instances, they may be adept at hiding it; others may not even know theres something wrong. Here are a few signs that indicate someone may need help. Decreased productivity and engagement. Mental health issues can manifest in

  • Four Steps to Cultivating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

    As Diversity Month concludes, we all must strive to continue to advocate for the change necessary in acknowledging and celebrating diversity in the workplace. Enspira strives to help cultivate lasting change by educating ourselves and others--and most importantly, taking action wherever and whenever we can. As these can be difficult, complicated conversations, we've established best practices and resources to help you and your organization along the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey.The first step is to recognize the privileges we may have that others do not. Privilege is not the presence of perks and benefits, but rather the absence

  • Caregivers: Working Women in a Pandemic

    What Organizational Leaders can do Balancing work and family has always been a challenge, but the pandemic has pushed people beyond reasonable limits, and adversely affected women disproportionately. Women--who often shoulder the burden of childcare and elderly care--have been in crisis this past year, struggling to take care of their families, their work responsibilities, and themselves. Since the pandemic's onset over a year ago, women have been forced to decelerate or pause their careers, or leave the workplace entirely in unprecedented numbers. Since the pandemic's onset, roughly1.4 billion kidswere sent home from school--and many more from childcare--leaving women overwhelmingly responsible

  • Propelling Gender & Racial Equity in STEM

    Listen to personal narratives from inspiring and transformational leaders The world is facing monumental challenges in the time of COVID-19, widening existing gaps in racial and gender equity. Womens participation in the labor force has shrunk to levels last seen in 1988, with significant impacts to women in the BIPOC community. Now, more than ever, theres an opportunity for business leaders to take actionable steps to emphasize and strengthen equity and inclusion in the workplace. In honor of International Womens Day, Enspira invited inspirational and transformational leaders in STEM to discuss disparities in equitable access and the impact it has

  • Your frontline managers capability & effectiveness matters now more than ever. Heres what you need.

    With 2020 and 2021 presenting a host of unprecedented challenges changing the dynamics in the workplace, its more important than ever to ensure your organization has strong people manager capability and effectiveness. Your people managers are on the frontlines of hiring, developing and aligning their teams, yet are being asked to navigate very complex issues never before experienced, such as the public health crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic, complex diversity and inclusion issues and keeping a remote workforce engaged and motivated. These skills often dont come naturally, and its critical to equip your people managers with the tools and expertise

  • Disrupting Your Workplace Culture with The 3 Bs of Belonging

    How inclusive is your organization? Are you just scratching the surface in your diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy--simply checking the representation boxes and creating policies, yet seeing no real action behind them? Or is your organization further along in its D&I journey but not fully disrupting your culture? With social distancing the norm, equality and anti-racism front and center in the news, and the rapid shift to remote working in full swing, its now more important than ever to reimagine your D&I strategy by focusing on a crucial, missing piececreating a culture of belonging where your employees feel truly included.

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  • Enspira's Founder and CEO, Kurt Landon, Spotlighted in the San Francisco Bay Times

    Enspira's Kurt Landon is featured as part of the Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) Member Spotlight in the SF Bay Times. GGBA is the nation's first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. You can read below or find the full article hereon the SF Bay Times website. Enspira, a Certified LGBTQ+ Business, is an innovative human resources consultancy. This year Enspira ranked 325 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, Inc.s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economys most dynamic segmentits independent, entrepreneurial businesses. The recognition

  • Enspira Ranks No. 325 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

    With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1,746 Percent, Enspira Ranks No. 325 Among Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies NEW YORK, August 15, 2023 Enspira, an innovative human resources consultancy, announced today it ranked 325 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Due to Enspira's extraordinary three-year growth, the firm ranked No. 5 in Washington, No.13 in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas area and is the 15th fastest-growing human resources company. This recognition is

  • Second time firm receives certification, reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

    Dallas, TX July 17, 2023 Enspira, an innovative human resources consultancy, is proud to announce its recertification as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Business Enterprise (Certified LGBTBE) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. Enspira received its original certification on June 21, 2021. The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nations exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses. As a member of the LGBTQ community and Founder and CEO of Enspira, this recertification reaffirms our dedication and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

  • Standing in Solidarity and Action with the LGBTQ+ Community

    Dear Colleagues, Once again, a horrific mass shooting has rocked the LGBTQ+ community. I am outraged, and my heart breaks for the victims, everyone who lost a loved one at Colorado Springs Club Q and the entire LGBTQ+ community in the aftermath of this senseless act of violent extremism. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, these killings hit too close to home for me. We cannot tolerate living in fear in the communities where we live and work. Sadly, these devastating acts of hate and violence have accelerated in the past several years and threaten our progress in striving

  • Mogul, INC. Names Enspira's Leesa Hill a Top 100 Leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in 2022

    LOS ANGELES, CA -Enspiratoday announcedLeesa Hillhas been named by Mogul, Inc., the worlds leading diversity recruitment and HR tech company, to its 2022 list of Top 100 DEIB Leaders in 2022. Hill is Senior Director and head of Leadership Effective and DEIB at Enspira, an innovative, LGBTQ-owned Human Resources (HR) services, talent acquisition and technology firm. The list identifies 100 exceptional individuals who are paving the way in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives this year. More than 600 people were considered for the list. We believe it is important to honor individuals who work toward valuing and respecting

  • Enspira Named One Of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces Of 2022

    Recognition highlights how the HR industry leader reimagines workplace culture. LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Enspira, a comprehensive HR consulting firm fueled by global cross-industry experience offering inclusive, innovative and insightful organization and talent solutions, announced that the company has been named toInc. Magazine's Annual Best Workplaces List. Enspira is an HR firm that practices what it preaches to clients, while offering a range of generous benefits to its employees, including flexible work policies, employee share ownership, paid parental leave, volunteer hours and home office stipends. "We're honored to receive this recognition from Inc. along with other incredible organizations,"

  • Enspira White Paper: Uniting AI and Human Intelligence to Combat Hiring Bias

    Artificial intelligence recruitment tools hold great potential and can significantly benefit recruiters, but leaning too heavily on machine learning alone can produce biased hiring decisions. LOS ANGELESFebruary 1, 2022Enspira, a boutique HR consulting firm fueled by collective, global and cross-industry experience, today published a white paper, Human Led, AI Assisted: Uniting Artificial and Human Intelligence to Combat Hiring Bias. The publication closely follows thelaunchof a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) initiative to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging tools used in hiring and other employment decisions comply with federal civil rights laws that

  • Enspira Launches New Talent Acquisition Business, Appoints Alan Mait as President

    LOS ANGELES Enspira, a breakthrough HR consulting firm fueled by global and cross-industry experience, is expanding its capabilities and services with the formation of a new Talent Acquisition business. Enspira uses its proven, insight-driven methodology to drive company performance through co-created pragmatic people solutions and a roadmap for a company's success. With Search, customers will have more convenient and greater access to highly sought-after individuals in its talent search. To lead the new business unit, Enspira has selected Alan Mait to serve as President of Search. Alan is a seasoned HR executive search leader with more than 20 years in

  • Enspira Launches New Insights and Research Division to Promote Understanding of the Evolving Role and Impact of Human Resources

    (LOS ANGELES, CALIF.) Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consultancy and technology firm, is excited to announce the formation of a new division focusing on insights and research in the realm of human resources. As part of Enspiras mission to reimagine and revolutionize the HR space, this division will publish white papers and studies covering innovative, disruptive, and groundbreaking topics in the field to help companies better understand the evolving role and impact of human resources. Always with a human-first approach, Enspiras insights will enable organizations to activate and engage their individual talent, bolstering retention, idea generation and company performance.

  • ENSPIRA Earns Certification as LGBT Business Enterprise from National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

    LOS ANGELES, CA June 23, 2021 Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consultancy and technology firm, today announced receiving certification as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Business Enterprise (Certified LGBTBE) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nations exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses. As a member of the LGBTQ community and Founder and CEO of Enspira, I am proud to see our firm become Certified LGBTBE through the NGLCC, the

  • 5 Top Priorities For Industry Leaders as They Navigate a Post-COVID World - Enspiras Leesa Hill is Quoted

    Enspira'sLeesa Hill(she/her) talks about how leaders need to continue to learn how DE&I plays a role in employees lives through remote work in "5 Top Priorities For Industry Leaders as They Navigate a Post-COVID World." Read the articlehere.

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Discussion - Expand Your Market Success, Build Talent Pipelines, Foster Existing Staff Growth - Enspiras Rebecca Harris is moderator

    Gain insights from industry leaders on the importance of engaging your executive team to commit to a meaningful strategy of diversity, equity and inclusion. Facilitate internal business growth and external-facing life science solutions through innovative strategies to drive D&I impact from any position in your organization. The event is hosted by BioProcess International US West and Enspiras Associate Director of Human Capital,Rebecca Harrisis moderator for this insightful session. Register & learn more here:https://informaconnect.com/bpi-west/agenda/2/#diversity-equity-and-inclusion-discussion-expand-your-market-success-build-talent-pipelines-foster-existing-staff-growth_3-00pm

  • Enspira and Hundreds of Business Leaders Sign Open Letter to Congress Calling for Paid Family and Medical Leave

    Tuesday, March 23, 2021COVID-19 has pushed millions out of the workforcemostly women. Paid family and medical leave is one tool to bring them back and keep the economy moving. In a powerful statement of support for working families across the country, Enspira and over 175 brands and business leaders signed onto an open letter to Congress, calling for a public policy solution for paid family and medical leave. In a recent report,Paid Leave and the Pandemic, employers reported that paid leave policies ensure greater employee morale and workplace satisfaction, reduce rates of attrition and turnover, and support recruitment. Paid leave

  • ENSPIRA Secures Investment and Development Partnership with Mission8 to Create Next Generation HR Technology

    Partnership to unite artificial intelligence with Enspiras HR expertise to support businesses from startups to Fortune 500 LOS ANGELES, CA and ALEXANDRIA, VA March 10, 2021 Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consultancy and technology firm, today announced an investment and technology development partnership with Mission8, a venture studio. Mission8s significant investment will support Enspiras next-generation HR technology development efforts. They will also serve as a strategic advisor to fuel Enspiras overall mission and rapid 400% year-over-year growth. Enspira will work withMission8to design and develop, through its new business unit,

  • Now available: Recording of our March 10th Propelling Gender & Racial Equity in STEM virtual event!

    For those of you who attended our March 10th virtual event, Propelling Gender & Racial Equity in STEM, we hope you found it valuable in your diversity, inclusion and belonging journey. In case you missed any part of the event or would like to listen to it again, see the full recording below. Youll also find other valuableanti-racism resources,women's resources, and more on our website. Our sincere thanks to our wonderful and inspiring panelistsAlpna Sethfrom Nura Bio;Erin

  • ENSPIRA Reaffirms Its Dedication to Working Parents and Their Families

    Firm signs Invest in Parents Pledge and Encourages all Employers to Commit to Advocate, Support and Protect Working Parents Given Their Unique Challenges LOS ANGELES, CA December 1, 2020 Enspira, an innovative human resources consultancy, today announced it signed the"Invest in Parents"pledge to reaffirm its commitment to advocate, support and protect working parents to enable them to remain in and thrive in the workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted working parents' home and work lives, especially working moms of small children. Many are juggling work from home, in-home schooling and childcare,

  • Kurt Landon, CEO of Enspira, Speaks About the Talent of Tomorrow and Upgrading Capability

    Last month, Enspira and ChapmanCG co-hosted avirtual People and Culture Labto its collective HR networks. Thisexcerpt recordingfrom the event features Enspiras CEO, Kurt Landon, who shared his talent of tomorrow perspectives as part of the Labs theme: Reinventing, Reimagining and Reinvigorating HR. Kurts particular focus was on the importance of upgrading people manager capability & effectiveness. According to Kurt, without great people managers, everything else in the employee experience and talent management spectrum is suboptimal. Managers are responsible for hiring the right people, managing performance, engaging and retaining their teams and developing their people. Kurt explains that the

  • ENSPIRA Receives Corporate Excellence Award from Corporate Vision Magazine for Most Outstanding Human Resources Consulting Firm in 2020

    Corporate Vision Magazine | 2020 Corporate Excellence Awards United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 Corporate Vision (CV) Magazine announced today thatEnspira, an innovative HR consulting firm, has been awarded the title, Most Outstanding Human Resources Consulting Firm, 2020, as part of its2020 Corporate Excellence Awards. The Corporate Excellence Awards were launched by CV Magazine to showcase the companies and individuals committed to innovation, business growth, and providing the very best products and services to clients across a wide range of industries. This award was judged purely on merit by our in-house team

  • Jessica Valentin from Enspira talks about "The Hybrid Workplace" of the Future

    Jessica Valentin and Matt Chapman, Founder ofChapmanCGand co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange speak about the importance of the way people business leaders 'show up' during this time, with more of their interactions being under scrutiny; both good and bad. They also talk about organizing your workplace for the "hybrid" part-virtual / part-physical workplace model of the future. Click to watch

  • ENSPIRA named to The Silicon Reviews "50 Best Companies to Watch in 2020"

    Hamilton, New JerseyEnspira, an innovative HR consulting firm, has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Companies to Watch in 2020, by The Silicon Review. Enspira was featured on thecover of the magazine. The Silicon Review 50 Best Companies to Watch 2020 program identifies companies that not only have the most innovative, diversified and reliable solutions, but also have a self-evolving and self-adaptable quality to best serve ever-changing needs and bring more value to customers.The full list is here. We are honored to be recognized by The Silicon Review for our custom and pragmatic HR

  • ENSPIRA Marks Second Anniversary With More Than 600% Year-over-Year Growth and Diverse Team of Human Resources Experts

    LOS ANGELES, CA July 27, 2020 Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consulting firm, marks the second anniversary of its founding with substantial employer demand for its services, resulting in more than 600 percent growth year-over-year and a significant expansion of its consulting team of HR experts. Founded in 2018, Enspira works with employers ranging from start-ups and nonprofits to large publicly traded companies across industries, geographies and sectors on a spectrum of HR needs, including talent strategy and planning; performance management; employee engagement and retention; manager capability and effectiveness; diversity, inclusion and belonging; HR optimization and technology platforms,

  • Kurt Landon, CEO of HR Consulting Firm, Enspira, speaks about Navigating a Path to the Top Job

    For a while now, we have seen a growing trend of HR leaders craving the exposure and influence that the top job brings, earlier in their career. But are they ready? Are there key ingredients and experiences needed to better make that transition? In this ChapmanCG podcast, Managing Director,Alan Maitspeaks withKurt Landon, CEO of HR Consulting firmEnspirato discuss some of the key things you should be thinking about on your journey to the CHRO position. And perhaps even finding career satisfaction via a different route altogether. Click here for the Podcast link.

  • ENSPIRA Creates Innovative New Offering for Employers; Launches Personalized Coaching for First-Time and Frontline People Managers

    Firm Appoints Robyn Powell, Accomplished Business Leader and Management Coach, to Lead Its People Manager Coaching Offering LOS ANGELES, CA June 29, 2020 Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consulting firm, expands its manager capability and effectiveness area of expertise with the debut of its new People Manager Coaching Offering. The innovative coaching offering, which can be delivered virtually and/or in-person, is designed for first-time and frontline people managers, providing the practical skills, tips, and tools to be effective managers and future leaders. Enspira is now uniquely positioned to provide employers with

  • Enspira Honors & Celebrates LGBTQ PRIDE Month

    Dear Colleagues, As a member of the LGBTQ community and an HR leader, I have spent much of my career advocating for marginalized communities and that felt right and seemed like enough. But the events over the last few weeks have opened my eyes to whyintersectionalitymatters now more than ever. My community would not be where we are today if it were not for the efforts and courage ofMarsha P. Johnson,Bayard Rustin,Phill Wilsonand countless other Black LGBTQ pioneers. Author and self-described feminist and lesbian, Audre Lorde, once said, I write for thosewho do

  • Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

    Dear Colleagues, George Floyd. Tony McDade. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Their lives, and far too many others, weigh heavily on our minds. Like many of you, we are appalled and hurting from the senseless murders and violence, deeply saddened by the unrest playing out in our streets, and frustrated that our country is still steeped in systemic racism. At Enspira, we stand together for belonging, acceptance, dignity, differences and humanity. Injustices against Black Americans have gone on for generations. Yet now, we must all have a renewed sense of importance to state that black lives matter. Black Lives Matter. George

  • ENSPIRA named One of the Top 10 Workforce Management Consulting/Service Companies in 2020

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2020 Enspira Named to HR Tech Outlooks Top 10Workforce Management Consulting / ServiceCompanies 2020 FREMONT, CAEnspira has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Workforce Management Consulting/Service Companies 2020 byHR Tech Outlookmagazine. We are delighted to selectEnspiraas one of the Top 10 Workforce Management Consulting/Service Companies 2020, said Hanna Wilson, Managing Editor of HR Tech Outlook magazine. We are honored to be recognized by HR Tech Outlook for being at the forefront of providing Workforce Management consulting services that make an organizational impact, said Kurt

  • ENSPIRA Bolsters Team to Address Human Resources Consulting Needs of the Financial Services Industry

    Crystal Riley Appointed to Lead ENSPIRAs New Financial Services Practice; Brings Unique Combination of Global Human Resources, Financial Services and Business Expertise PALM SPRINGS, CA February 27, 2020 Enspira, an innovative human resources (HR) consulting firm fueled by hundreds of years of collective, diverse and deep cross-industry experience, today announced the appointment ofCrystal Rileyas Human Capital Director and Associate Partner to lead and grow its new Financial Services Practice. The new practice expands Enspiras portfolio of consulting services to address the HR needs of banks, commercial real estate organizations, investment management groups,

  • THRIVE is Now ENSPIRA, With Expanded Human Resources Consulting Capabilities

    HR Expert Jenna Cohen Joins ENSPIRA to lead New Practice Dedicated to Serving Nonprofit Organizations PALM SPRINGS, CA December 18, 2019 Enspira, an innovative Human Resources (HR) consulting firm fueled by hundreds of years of collective, diverse and cross-industry experience, today announced it is changing its name from Thrive to Enspira and expanding capabilities, with the latest appointment ofJenna Cohen, as Vice President and Partner, to lead and grow its new Nonprofit Organizations practice. "This is a pivotal time in our companys evolution. In our first year, we have grown more than

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  • Jonathan Collins

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    Caroline is thrilled to be joining an organization equally passionate about creating happier and healthier workforces. Having graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Medicine, Health, and Society, Caroline has developed an acute understanding of the ways in which systemic inequalities in the workplace lead to adverse health outcomes. She cant wait to explore this connection further with Enspiras clients and work together to solve their most pressing Human Capital concerns. When not at work, you can usually find her running, baking, or sampling the latest snacks from Trader Joes.

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    Carely started her career in Human Resources as a Human Resources Coordinator for New Englands largest Community college. While at the college, she was responsible for the entire employee life cycle, from applicant tracking and recruiting to onboarding and employee retention. Based near Roger Williams Park in Rhode Island, she loves taking her dog Sith on long walks through the park and enjoying the great cuisine Rhode Island has to offer.

  • Adina Mencer

    Adina recently graduated from Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business, where she earned a BS in Business Management and minored in Marketing. At Yeshiva University, she served as co-president of the Business Ethics Society, where she created an events series to educate students on the importance of ethical behavior in the workplace. Prior to Enspira, she interned at an executive search and consulting firm, where she participated in the recruitment of executive-level candidates for non-profit organizations. Adina excels at thinking strategically and finding innovative solutions to challenges. She's passionate about creating work cultures that actively engage people, and enable

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    Katie is a recent graduate of Saint Lawrence University, where she earned a BA in Business and Economics and minored in Film Studies. While there, she was involved with a wide range of student organizations and held multiple leadership positions in her sorority. Based in Connecticut, Katie enjoys traveling, running, and photography.

  • Olivia Satow

    Olivia graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Management. Prior to Enspira, she worked at Maxable Space, a marketplace startup company operating in the realm of accessory dwelling units. At Maxable, she served in several cross-department roles that spanned Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. Olivia also worked in the restaurant industry for five years, serving and managing front-of-house employees. Olivias personality and experience have curated a passion for both people and process in the workplace. In her free time, she likes to focus on her emotional and physical well-being and that of those around her, which

  • Cailin Reid

    With almost 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Cailin brings a well-rounded background to her role but has focused the majority of her career in total rewards. Prior to joining Enspira, she has worked in technology, engineering, manufacturing, environmental, and hospitality industries supporting benefits and compensation-focused strategy and execution. Cailin holds a B.S. in Human Resources Management from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN and is currently pursuing a CEBS certification. She enjoys the balance of detailed data work and working directly with employees and leaders. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you can find Cailin exploring local parks and

  • Jamie Stuart

    Jamie has over 15 years of experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and building strong client relationships. Her recruitment industry experience includes strategy, project planning and implementation, delivery, managed services, and relationship building with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Prior to Enspira, Jamie worked at companies like Deloitte, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Comcast, and more. When not focused on driving results and partnering with her team, Jamie can be found traveling, hiking, obsessing over music, or spending time with her loved ones.

  • Sarah Collins

    Sarah has over 15 years experience in leadership development, education, entrepreneurship and as a business owner. Working with nonprofit organizations she has mentored future leaders to learn confidence and important management skills. With coaching certifications from both UC Davis and the International Coaching Federation, she is passionate about coaching and the impact it can have on individuals, teams, and organizations as a whole. She has an A.S. degree in Paralegal studies, a B.S. in University Studies and Business from Brigham Young University, and has a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. Sarah loves spending time with

  • Maria Rosado

    Maria has over 14 years of business operations experience including payroll and accounting, but is most passionate about the Human Resources function. In 2019, she earned her BS degree in Human Resources Management while working full-time as a Human Resources Manager for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Maria has a keen eye for process improvement and is intrinsically motivated to help organizations evaluate the equity of their hiring practices and create workplaces that exude a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative culture. Most recently, Maria served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for New Englands largest community college. She improved the

  • Lexi Rubin

    Lexi has kicked off her career in Human Resources and specializes in Program and Project Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Manager Effectiveness, Career Development and Total Rewards. She also is the co-founder of Enspira's Culture Club, whose mission is to help employees form deeper connections and enable all voices across the firm. Lexi recently graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Minor in Spanish and a special focus on Design Thinking. Based in New York City, she enjoys taking dance classes and wants to learn how to play the piano.

  • Cristina Hancock

    Cristina Hancock is an HR leader and Equity and Inclusion trainer, facilitator, and advocate bringing more than nine years of experience to organizations across a variety of sectors. Prior to Enspira, Cristina spent much of her career in non-profits, most recently holding the role of Director of People Operations at GreenLight Fund where she built the HR function from the ground up. Cristina has also worked as a DEIB facilitator and trainer with a wide range of organizations. Cristina thrives when partnering with staff of diverse backgrounds to create systems, processes and spaces where individuals and organizations can thrive. Leveraging

  • Betsy Bowen

    Betsy brings more than 20 years of experience spanning project management, human resources operations, process development, communications, and change management. Prior to Enspira, she held a variety of roles at Blue Shield of California, Gap Inc., and Levi Strauss & Co. She is known for her strengths in building strategies and plans, driving results, and collaborative problem solving through strong, trusted partnerships with clients and peers. She has a passion for developing and implementing innovative, logical, and efficient organizational structures and processes to achieve operational excellence. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a B.A. in International Relations

  • Angela Gatta

    Angela has 6 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to Enspira, she worked at Pembroke, Biogen, and Rothschild & Co. Angela holds a BA in Philosophy and Human Development, and a minor in Organizational Behavior from Boston College. Based in Boston, Angela plays a key role across multiple Enspira client engagements. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants and watching movies.

  • Deborah Manning

    Deborah is a seasoned professional with 25+ years of HR experience focusing on DEI within Talent Acquistion, Training and Staff Development. During her career, she has worked in multiple industries that include technology, executive search, energy, healthcare and financial services. Deborah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Alcorn State University and describes herself as a wellness enthusiast who advocates for a strong mix of work/ life balance. During her personal time, Deborah enjoys gardening, DIY home improvement projects, spending quality time with family and traveling to explore new destinations.

  • Lydia Tuch

    Lydia has more than 10 years of experience in project management, change management, and communicationsworking to ensure a positive employee experience, on-time results, and alignment with company mission, culture, and industry trends. Lydia has served in a variety of roles at Blue Shield of California, Caterpillar, and San Diego Gas & Electric. She is known for being an activator and maximizer: she turns thoughts and ideas into action and takes projects from good to great. She has a strong knowledge of leading projects, setting goals and requirements, facilitating effective change, managing risk, and communicating effectively. She holds a BS in

  • Erika Girard

    Erika is a Talent Acquisition professional with over 20 years of experience within agency, corporate and Big Four consulting firms. She is passionate about developing recruiting solutions for clients focusing on innovation and creativity. She successfully builds and leads recruiting teams who not only achieve the goals of the team, but also thrive in their individual careers. As a partner with business leaders, she identifies top talent using proven recruiting and sourcing methods, as well as hire-to-train and alternative sources of talent. In her personal time, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and reading.

  • Michael-Ashley Bearden

    Mike is a passionate people operations and talent acquisition professional with an interest in positive impact, meaningful connections, and maximizing human potential. Most recently, he worked at Riviera Partners, teaming with companies to help them hire for executive-level engineering and product management roles. Prior to Rivera, Mike worked as the VP of People Operations with SF-based startup HouseCanary, where he helped grow the organization from 15 to 125, with responsibility for all people-related areas. Before HouseCanary, Mike held in-house talent acquisition roles with Capital One, JCPenney, and Art.com.

  • Jen Zeckendorf

    Jen has 12 years of HR experience with high-growth startups. Prior to joining Enspira, she worked with Warby Parker and Cityblock leading a variety of HR programs, including talent and performance management, DEI, and employee relations. Jen holds an EdM in psychological counseling from Columbia University and whenever possible, brings her educational experience to the work she does in HR. Jen is motivated to help others build and foster inclusive workspaces, where every individual feels valued and inspired to bring their best self to work.

  • Scott Gottesman

    Scott is Vice President of Human Resources at AVROBIO, a firm dedicated to enable individuals with genetic disease to live longer free from disease progression, free from painful and debilitating symptoms and free from the burden of chronic treatment regimens. He is the principal architect in developing and executing AVROBIOs human capital strategy and operations in support of the strategic direction of the company.

  • Rick Kranz

    Rick is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Akumin, a trusted partner for hospitals, health systems, and physician groups all over the U.S. whose solutions cover outsourced radiology and oncology services, offering both fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of imaging locations, as well as outpatient radiology and oncology services to about 1,000 hospitals and health systems.

  • Peter Vermeulen

    Peter is currently serving as executive coach, interim CHRO and HR Strategic Consultant at Terra Umana. He is an HR Advisor to companies on Talent Management, Leadership and Development, Executive Compensation, ESOP, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Data Analytics, HR Technology, HR Transformation and Diversity & Inclusion.

  • Lisa Alvarez

    Lisa is a seasoned global HR executive dedicated to shaping global organizations, talent strategy and inclusive cultures. She has held executive-level positions at a wide variety of enterprise-level companies.

  • Jesse Ryback

    Jesse is a business development executive with expertise in partnership acquisition, management consulting, revenue generation, brand building and integrated marketing strategy. He has extensive experience optimizing revenue for teams, leagues, events, properties, brands and ownership groups via innovative B2B platforms and marquee partnerships.

  • Jason Falchuk

    Jason is an experienced entrepreneur and founder of 828 Management and BioBridges. He brings over 20 years of extensive experience in representing and managing the career portfolios of clinical development professionals working with emerging and established pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

  • Jackie Richardson

    Jackie is Executive Vice President of Human Resources leader at GFK, an IT services and IT consulting services firm. She is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of establishing, developing and executing the global human resources function to support the overall business plan.

  • Carla Daniel

    Carla is Vice President and Head of Talent at The Column Group. A science-driven venture capital firm that makes significant financial and operational commitments to build early stage drug discovery companies based on their unique scientific platforms and potential to deliver multiple breakthrough therapeutics.

  • Brendan Reidy

    Brendan is Chief People Officer at Acushnet, with a mission to enrich the experience of dedicated golfers through products and services of superior performance, quality and innovation.

  • Bob Marcus

    For 30 years, Bob has devoted his professional life to helping leaders create positive change, working closely with CEOs and other C-suite executives all over the world.

  • Bari Harlam

    Bari is a successful entrepreneur, Board Member, C-suite business leader, marketer, educator, and author. She is Co-Founder of TROUBLE, a pro-social, experience brand focused on gender equity.

  • Angela Justice

    Dr. Angela Justice is an award-winning C-suite executive, Board member, executive coach, and keynote speaker dedicated to aligning strategy-to-mission and organization-to-strategy. From her early days as a McKinsey-trained management consultant to the boardrooms of biotech, healthcare, and patient advocacy groups, Angela brings a broad and informed perspective to strategy creation.

  • Andy Levitt

    Andy Levitt is a visionary founder and seasoned mission-driven entrepreneurial executive, adept at starting, scaling and selling businesses. Proven 2-time founder with back-to-back successful exits, with ability to effectively raise equity and debt capital, manage boards, investors and executive teams.

  • Andrea DiMella

    Andrea is currently Vice President and head of talent at Atlas Venture, an early-stage venture fund, focused on bringing together talented entrepreneurs with experience in science, research, clinical development, business, and finance to build breakthrough biotech companies. She oversees and executes strategy for the firms efforts in attracting the top people in the industry to Atlas and its companies.

  • Haidee Migatz

    Haidee is an experienced administrative professional with a background of supporting top-level executives across multiple industries. She attended the University of South Florida where she graduated with a bachelors degree in Global Business and minor in Information Systems. After graduation, she served six years in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer before returning to Florida and kicking off her career as an executive assistant. Currently residing in Tampa, she enjoys running, kayaking, and traveling with her five-year-old daughter

  • Kit Lahrson

    Kit has 20 years of leadership and operations experience in the banking and financial services industries. Prior to joining Enspira, he worked at HomeStreet Bank as the Operations Manager for their Consumer Lending division; responsible for operational integrity, process improvement, and training & development. Kit also spent several years in retail banking leadership roles with JP Morgan Chase and Washington Mutual honing skills in people development, sales performance, and operations. Kit holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Washington and is currently in pursuit of another in Human Resource Management. Based out of Seattle, Kit loves any

  • Maurice Moore

    Maurice has over 25 years of banking and retail experience. He has vast experience in fashion, optical and food service retail leadership development and operational excellence. Maurice has developed retail leaders and teams to excel in operational performance. He has led new ventures in an International franchise partnership with Express Brands in Kuwait, Dubai and Saudi Arabia by implementing best practice operations and product education. He attended BIA for his banking credentials and Saint Louis college for his Associates degree. Maurice lives in Los Angeles, Ca and enjoys entertaining, cooking, home DIY projects along with spending time with his dog

  • Jessica Vega

    Jessica has over 18 years of administrative, contracts and operations experience. Prior to joining Enspira, Jessica was most recently at Rothschild & Co as an Administration Analyst. She holds a B.S. in Human Resource Management from San Jose State University. Jessica is based out of the Indianapolis area with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, trying new foods and traveling.

  • Brian Hartman

    Brian has over 15 years of experience operating in the Logistics and Aerospace & Defense theatre specializing in team building, identifying & developing talent, program and project management as well as logistical and operational efficiency. Prior to Enspira he worked at Raytheon Technologies as a Manager of Business Processes and Systems. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Miami University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. Brian is based in the Tampa Bay area where he enjoys playing golf, hockey, and spending time with his wife Katie and three children Charlotte, Brooks and

  • Lizzie Pollock

    Lizzie has more than 15 years of experience as an organization and talent development leader, helping people and organizations unlock their potential and achieve impact. Most recently, Lizzie led a culture transformation initiative at the largest community college in New England. Prior to that, she led social innovation programming at Brown University, coaching young social entrepreneurs to develop and launch new ventures. Lizzie is recognized for her strategic, analytical, and human-centered approach to diagnosing organizational challenges and designing practical solutions. She brings knowledge of design thinking, diversity and inclusion, facilitation techniques, and adult learning to developmental experiences for employees and

  • Leesa Hill

    Leesa (she/her) has 25 years of experience in the Human Resources industry with deep expertise in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and Learning and Development. Prior to Enspira, she worked in human resource roles at Biogen, Pfizer and Kforce Inc. She has a proven track record of creating and implementing successful DEIB strategies in a variety of organizational settings which includes a progressive program to prepare female senior leaders for placement on corporate boards, fit-for-purpose strategic roadmaps, launching and leveraging Employee Resource Groups/Networks and Diversity Councils, creating and leading a years long DEIB-focused community of practice

  • Jessica Malachowski

    Jessica has enjoyed almost 20 years in the Talent Acquisition space. Wildly passionate about building and supporting high performing functions and teams that deliver incredible results, she truly enjoys the relentless and rewarding journey of optimizing for performance and engagement. Jessica has a proven track record of success that spans across the globe, including multiple industries, in both the corporate and agency environment. Her deep understanding and breadth of experience uniquely positions her as a subject matter expert who authentically communicates and cross functionally collaborates to ensure we never stop improving the Talent Acquisition function by driving optimization and efficiencies.

  • Jes Valentin

    Jes Valentin is a seasoned expert in human resources, organizational psychology, and talent. With more than 20 years of global experience, she has helped leaders at both Fortune 50 multi-national and not-for-profit organizations achieve growth, lead through change, and engage diverse workforces. Jes holds an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a BA in Journalism & Political Science from Rutgers University. She's a professional/career coach, and is completing her International Coaching Federation certification through the College of Executive Coaching, the premier institution for masters-level executive coaches.

  • Kelly Suhr

    Kelly has over 20 years of HR Experience with expertise in HR Systems implementations, Talent & Performance Programs, People Insights and Program/Project Management. Prior to Enspira, she worked at T-Mobile as a Sr. Consultant of Business Solutions in the HR Innovations Delivery group. Prior to T-Mobile, she spent more than10 years at Expedia where she played a key role in Expedia's Workday HCM implementation, focusing on the Talent and Performance modules. Her passion is acting as a liaison between varied client groups, making technical jargon meaningful to stakeholders, and helping to streamline system implementations and processes. She holds a bachelor's

  • Robyn Powell

    Robyn has ~30 years of extensive experience leading teams and coaching people managers. Prior to Enspira, she held a variety of senior leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson, Merck KGaA, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, and Beckman Coulter, where she led teams across a range of customer-facing disciplines including global marketing, customer service, technical support, and field service. In her role at Johnson & Johnson, she spent nine years in France overseeing high-performing teams in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Robyns extensive leadership experience spans individual contributors, people leaders, and teams as large as 50 to a site of 200 employees. Robyn

  • Crystal Maitre

    Crystal has ~15 years of experience in investment banking, client management, human resources and talent acquisition. Prior to Enspira, she held roles at Biogen, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) and Barclays. She holds an MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business, an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Finance and International Business, and is an active alumna within her academic communities. Crystal is based in Boston and is an avid traveler, sports enthusiast, and loves trying new recipes.

  • Jenna Cohen

    Jenna has ~20 years of experience leading high-impact Human Resources and nonprofit programs. Prior to Enspira, she worked at Biogen, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston. She earned her MBA from Simmons College School of Management and holds an undergraduate degree in Communications and International Relations from Boston University. Jenna also teaches yoga, loves travel and the outdoors, and is the mother of two beautiful children, a black lab, and a charming chocolate puppy.

  • Alan Mait

    Alan is a seasoned HR executive talent acquisition leader with ~20 years in the field. His experience spans the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where he has built and managed high-performing, market-leading teams. This international perspective has taught Alan the value that diversity of experience and culture can bring to organizations, and the importance of challenging our own learned behaviors to keep growing as professionals and people. He has learned the value of cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with senior business and HR leaders, offering credible and accurate market information to aid key hiring decisions. His successes have fueled a desire

  • Jennifer Axmacher

    Jennifer has over two decades of cross-industry experience in strategic consulting, business transformation and account management. Prior to Enspira, she worked at Accenture as a Senior Principal in the Global Operations practice. She was selected to attend the Smith College Consortium, an intensive mini-MBA program designed for top performing and high-potential women in leading US corporations. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and French from Duke University. Jennifer loves cooking, entertaining and traveling the world with her husband Mark, son Wynn, and dog Tucker.

  • Kurt Landon

    Kurt is an executive and entrepreneur with ~30 years of experience in senior business and HR leadership roles spanning various industries and geographies. His prior experience includes roles with leading organizations like Accenture, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Expedia, and Biogen. Most recently, he led the Human Resources function at Pinterest as SVP, People. Kurt has studied, lived, and worked in four regions, eight countries, and 16 cities, and speaks five languages. He also founded and operated three successful companies. Kurt is a frequent guest lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University on the topic of HR Considerations

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