Nicola Hancock is Alexander Mann Solutions’ managing director of the Americas region, which was awarded “Certified Great Workplace,” Americas region and Cleveland GCSC – Great Place To Work 2020. Hancock sits on the organization’s executive committee and also sponsors its Global D&I Committee, Ethnic Committee and Americas D&I Committee. During these challenging times, she is [...]
As Aya Healthcare’s executive VP of workforce solutions and clinical services, April Hansen, RN, MSN, is responsible for strategic business development, workforce solutions program operations and clinical services support. Hansen also oversees the clinical and quality outcomes of more than 10,000 workers on assignment across the US. A strong proponent of lifelong learning, Hansen created [...]
As senior vice president of HR and talent innovation at Upwork, Zoë Harte has led her team through growth and evolution for over seven years. She focuses on building a mission driven culture for Upwork’s employees and global network of freelancers. Harte is proud of Upwork’s flexibility during its transition to a “remote-first” model, noting [...]
With 23 years in the industry, PrideStaff’s Tammi Heaton has never stopped seeking new ways to improve and expand the business. In recognition of her leadership and results, in 2020 she was promoted to co-CEO of PrideStaff. During the pandemic, Heaton led PrideStaff’s quick pivot to a work-from-home model, while shifting its focus to essential [...]
In 1978, Janice Bryant Howroyd founded ActOne Group with a $600 loan from her mother. Today, as CEO of the $1 billion enterprise, she leads from one principle: “Never compromise who you are personally to become who you wish to be professionally.” Among the causes she actively pursues are women in business, social justice and [...]
As Randstad North America’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, Audra Jenkins advocates for Randstad’s business resource groups supporting women, veterans, multicultural groups, disabled and LGBTQIA+, and hosts fireside chats and open forums to discuss recent social injustice movements and to bring about real change within the workplace. She also provides clients guidance for effective diversity, [...]
Aerotek CFO Stacey Jenkins is responsible for advising and guiding financial performance while contributing operational and strategic insights. She is also involved in digital and operational transformation of the business. Over the last six years, she has focused on building a delivery center strategy, which has become a critical piece of Aerotek’s roadmap into the [...]
In 14 years with PDS Tech, an AKKA Group company, Jessica Johnson has risen from Rookie of the Year recruiter to VP of national accounts. PDS Tech provides staffing and statement-of-work solutions to the aerospace, defense, technology and other industries. Johnson led the national recruiting team to a 34% year-over-year increase in recruitment revenue in [...]
Leslie Kurtz is the CFO of Jackson Healthcare, the third-largest healthcare staffing firm in the US. As the Covid-19 crisis disrupted life throughout the country, the staff of Jackson Healthcare worked tirelessly to supply national hotspots with essential healthcare professionals. Kurtz was instrumental in these efforts, providing critical financial expertise and scenario planning to ensure [...]
As Staffmark Group’s executive VP of field operations, Stacey Lane is responsible for leading field teams and developing innovative staffing strategies for its commercial line of business. After 20 years with Staffmark Group, she remains excited about the industry — noting that it’s more than a job, it’s her “life’s work.” Lane believes in shoulder-to-shoulder [...]
