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HR Strategy

Meet the ‘Funny People’ behind NYC’s HR-themed comedy show

We’re not joking…well, they’re joking…just read their story.

Mikaela Cohen | Dec 19, 2025
A portrait of Kelsey Kirkpatrick, a senior talent leader at Amazon
HR Strategy

This people pro has spent her entire HR career at Amazon

“Leaders are going to have completely different priorities, orgs, teams, leaders, and that’s what you get to then remap the talent strategy around.”

Adam DeRose | Dec 16, 2025
A portrait of Sara Kelly, Starbucks’s HR chief
HR Strategy

Starbucks’s HR chief aims to fuel customer loyalty by investing in workers

“If we invest in our partners and we deliver on that in-store experience for them, they will deliver on the experience for our customers,” Kelly says.

Courtney Vinopal | Dec 8, 2025
A portrait of Francine Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco
HR Strategy

Cisco's HR chief is creating entry-level opportunities amid AI disruption

“I just remember having a ton of gratitude for the zigzag of my career and feeling committed to helping others have their own zigzag.”

Paige McGlauflin | Nov 13, 2025
A portrait of Kathryn Larkin, head of global benefits at Vangaurd.
Total Rewards (Comp & Benefits)

Vanguard’s Kathryn Larkin wants employees to squeeze ‘every ounce’ out of their benefits

The investment management firm’s head of global benefits said her team aims to help workers maximize offerings such as HSA accounts.

Courtney Vinopal | Oct 15, 2025
A portrait of Melissa DiMuro, chief people, culture, and marketing officer for Limbach against a green background with graphic stars.
HR Strategy

A veteran HR pro now oversees people and marketing. Here’s why.

Melissa DiMuro, chief people, culture, and marketing officer for Limbach, is in a unique role that allows her to elevate employee voices through the company’s brand.

Courtney Vinopal | Aug 20, 2025

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