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Today, I want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our success possible. These are the people who show up every day with passion, dedication, and a drive to push boundaries. They’re the unsung heroes who turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into reality. 🔍 Why does this matter? Because in today’s competitive landscape, a company’s true differentiator isn’t just its products or services—it’s its people. Highlighting the stories of our team members does more than just recognize their hard work; it humanizes our brand and shows the world what we’re really made of. 📈 And there’s more. Employee spotlights aren’t just feel-good stories—they’re powerful tools for attracting top talent. When potential candidates see the accomplishments and career growth of our team, they’re not just interested—they’re inspired. They see a place where they can grow, thrive, and make a real impact. But it doesn’t stop there. By sharing these stories, we’re also building a culture of appreciation and recognition. It’s about more than just a paycheck—it’s about creating a place where people feel valued and motivated to bring their best selves to work every day. So, stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring the incredible journeys of our team members, celebrating their successes, and showing the world what makes our company truly special. 🔗 Who’s the unsung hero in your workplace? Tag them below and let’s start a wave of recognition!

This was a great panel event. Honest accounts of the highs and lows of juggling parenting with career progression, as well as tips to manage day-to-day. Key takeaways for me included: 🕵️Get to know your team - don't assume that just because someone is a parent that their circumstances will be the same as other parents in your team. 👨🏾🍼Parent out loud - being honest (and sometimes vulnerable) about your responsibilities at home can help you feel you can be yourself at work. Spending less energy on hiding what's happening in your personal life can help you to focus more on working efficiently and effectively. 🎯 Flexibility and empathy is key - lead with empathy and compassion to get the best out of people. Look after your people and your people will smash their goals/targets. It's great to know that our senior leaders are human and that they're willing to be brave and share their experiences so that the rest of us can benefit. I'm looking forward to the next one already! #parentoutloud #flexiblewaysofworking #empathy #rolemodellingvalues #seniorleadersarepeopletoo #careerprogression #inclusionandwellbeing #parentsandcarers

We work hard, keep our heads down and one day realize we seem to be the only one that understands, recognizes and appreciates all of our hard work. Not good. If this is you, here are some simple ways to get noticed for the contributions you are making and the impact you are having at work:

“Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals have to be agile to what is happening around them. We can’t be stuck in stone.” That’s 1️⃣ key piece of advice that this DEI Director has to say about working in the DEI space. Want to learn more about this career path along with exciting innovations in this space? Read our latest article ⤵️

Finding balance isn’t always easy, especially in full-time careers—which is why we believe in helping associates find harmony in their schedules. For Mora, an operations manager, making time for her kids and community is important. Outside of work, she serves on the leadership team in the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and is a mother of two. Mora’s team at Capital One supports her in making time for her children, her volunteer work, and, importantly, herself. Discover how Capital One can support you in a career that makes time for your life. https://bit.ly/3NV1xqF

As of next month, I’ll have spent a year at Preqin and Colmore – and what a year it’s been! Navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment as a new Chief People Officer has been challenging, although incredibly rewarding. I’m fortunate to spend every day with inspiring peers, and a global team of leaders who are constantly pushing to make the employee experience as positive as possible. We went back to the drawing board on aligning the People team's programs to support in driving commercial outcomes, Total Rewards, People Services, how we strategically partner with the business, and how we drive an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Balancing that with being a single mum to two incredible little humans increases that pressure enormously. Last week, Nosheen Amir-Ebrahimi, our Chief Commercial Officer, and I had the opportunity to sit down with my long-time friend Terri Lecheva (née Wickett), to speak about how we balance these two areas. I often find myself struggling with imposter syndrome. I struggle with guilt about being at work, not home. I struggle with guilt about being at home, not work. Speaking about this openly to our people was both worrying and exciting – not knowing how our people would react to a new level of vulnerability and insight into my personal life. But the response that we’ve received makes it clear how important it is to be open about these experiences as a senior leader. I’m sure a lot of our team members at Preqin and Colmore have their own set of challenges and struggles, and I hope that by openly talking about the day to day balance of being a parent and a senior leader in a global organization, and how I have found the balance, we can make it easier for our team to discuss theirs. I know that I won’t have done everything right in my first year here. Having said that, I feel a huge sense of pride in the work we are doing at the Preqin Group alongside Christoph Knaack, our CEO and the other members of the Executive team: pride in my team who bring their all to work every day; pride in my work, which is driven by a desire to make the employee experience the best it can be; and pride in Preqin and Colmore, a place where I can stand in front of hundreds of team members, and share my story.  

When joining a company as a new member, it's essential to consider the 4 M's: 1. Mission: Aligns with your values and goals? - What is the company's purpose and vision? - Are you excited about contributing to it? 2. Management: Effective and supportive leadership? - What is the management style and culture? - Are they approachable, transparent, and empowering? 3. Money: Fair compensation and benefits? - Is the salary and benefits package competitive? - Are there opportunities for growth and professional development? 4. Mobility: Room for growth and advancement? - Are there clear paths for career progression? - Is the company invested in employee development and promotion from within? Considering these 4 M's will help you determine if the company is a good fit for you and your career aspirations. This post was inspired reading about Moniepoint 4 M's

Heard this in my first meeting of the day! “Wise man learns from his mistakes, Wiser man learns from the mistakes of others, The one who has all of the answers and who knows everything, is the fool in the room. “ One of the many reasons I love mentoring the next generation of investors and entrepreneurs because if they take the opportunity to learn from the silly things I’ve done they will be better for it. One of my peers in my role before joining Allied Federal Solutions LLC always used a term from the Bible of “Seek Wise Counsel” which I’m getting better at but always have room to grow. In this new role I’m getting to learn from some brilliant corporate officers on how to build culture, build the right team, and how to serve your team. Onward and upward.

Congratulations to Sean on receiving the Teamwork Core Value Award! From starting as a floorhand intern in 2008 to becoming a General Manager in Bahrain, his journey at H&P exemplifies dedication. “At H&P, teamwork is doing our individual part and embracing the different approaches, ideas and healthy conflict," he said. Cheers to Sean for embodying the spirit of Teamwork and contributing to H&P's success on an international scale! 🌐🏆 Learn more in the latest issue of Enterprise https://ow.ly/Hh2650QyST2

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall well-being and long-term success.