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Creating a Future of Love and Balance: Authentic Leadership Insights from Polina Makievsky

Creating a Future of Love and Balance: Authentic Leadership Insights from Polina Makievsky

In a recent episode of the humanscape podcast, Polina Makievsky, President and CEO of Penfield Children’s Center, shared her insights on authentic leadership, balancing professional and personal life, and fostering a culture of love and care within an organization. As someone who has been at the helm of Penfield since…

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Nurturing Company Culture and Values in Construction: Insights from Dave Walsh and Jen Bauer

Nurturing Company Culture and Values in Construction: Insights from Dave Walsh and Jen Bauer

In the fast-paced world of construction, where the focus is often on physical structures and tangible outcomes, nurturing strong company culture and values is essential for long-term success. At Miron Construction Co., Inc., leaders like Dave Walsh (Executive Vice President of Human Resources) and Jen Bauer (Senior Vice President of…

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Building a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Steve Sorenson of Johnsonville

Building a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from Steve Sorenson of Johnsonville

Building a positive workplace culture is a priority for people-centric organizations, yet many still fall short. Steve Sorenson, Senior Director of Learning and Culture at Johnsonville, provides a compelling case study on how to cultivate such an environment. Through his appearance on the humanscape podcast, Steve shared valuable insights into…

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Future of Employee Experience: Embracing Innovation and Efficiency in the Workplace with Dave Kapic

Future of Employee Experience: Embracing Innovation and Efficiency in the Workplace with Dave Kapic

The future of employee experience is being shaped by innovative leaders who prioritize efficiency and create an environment that champions people. In episode one of the humanscape podcast by humanworks8,  Dave Kapic – President of Stella & Chewy’s – shared valuable insights on his journey in leadership, his forward-thinking approach…

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The Secret Ingredient for Workplace Culture and Employee Experience

The Secret Ingredient for Workplace Culture and Employee Experience

Why is the secret ingredient for workplace culture and employee experience so important? Because in the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, one constant remains – the significance of hiring the right person for the job. While hiring is often viewed as a complex process with many variables, the primary…

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How to Lead Through Moments That Matter

How to Lead Through Moments That Matter

What is a Moment of Leadership? Have you considered what might change within your team if you focused on moments of leadership as opposed to training on “how to be a leader?” What’s a moment of leadership? A human moment. A moment of caring and connection. What if we started…

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Mattering in the Workplace

Mattering in the Workplace

Does Mattering Still Matter? Has belonging and mattering in the workplace lost momentum or mojo lately? What was on everyone’s mind a year or so ago has now been replaced by AI or the obsession with bringing everyone back to an office. It seems like business focus on cultural necessities…

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Workplace Well-Being in 2024

Workplace Well-Being in 2024

Everyone Thrives We have come a long way in the world of workplace well-being. Years ago, “corporate wellness programs” were established as a way to minimize costs for health insurance claims, and smart business leaders, along with their engaged workforces and passionate well-being professionals, played a role in the evolution…

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Learning in the Workplace

Learning in the Workplace

Everyone Learns Learning is like breathing. Most of the time, we do it without noticing. At the same time, we can also control it. We have the ability to focus our attention and energy on learning something new, in the same way we can use slow deep breaths to calm…

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Strategic Planning for Business Success

Strategic Planning for Business Success

Defining “Everyone Rises” At humanworks8, we believe Everyone Rises. How do we create processes and systems that help us rise to the challenge of reaching or exceeding our individual and organization goals? It starts with people – the people who work within those systems and elevate them in a way…

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