Category: About Me

Glad for Monday: Lessons Learned in the Gap

It feels unusual to be genuinely excited for Monday, but here I am. This coming week I’m starting a new-ish chapter in Patient and Family Relations with the Mass General Brigham Medical Group. My role that will be mostly remote, with just a little hybrid flexibility. In some ways, this feels like coming full circle. … Continue reading Glad for Monday: Lessons Learned in the Gap →

I’m Credentialed! Now what?

This morning, I sat for the aPHR certification. I was so nervous! It's marketed as a "knowledge based credential" for people who are just entering their HR careers, or for people with no prior HR experience who manage individuals. Well, I passed, so that's the exciting thing! But the more I think about the questions … Continue reading I’m Credentialed! Now what? →

Breaking Into HR: Lessons from a Non-Traditional Path

Pursuing a career in HR when you didn’t start there can feel intimidating, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Here’s how I made the leap, what I’ve learned, and what I’d tell anyone else considering the jump. The Long Way Around When I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Social Work back in 2005, I thought … Continue reading Breaking Into HR: Lessons from a Non-Traditional Path →

Job-Hunting in HR: A Fellow Perspective

Confession time: I’m currently searching for my next role in Human Resources, too, so please don’t read this as expert advice from a guru who has it all figured out. Consider it a field note from someone walking the same path, sharing what I’ve noticed (and what I’m still wrestling with) in hopes it helps … Continue reading Job-Hunting in HR: A Fellow Perspective →

In the Middle: Thriving as an Ambivert at Work and School

Working With Personality – Post 2 There’s a unique kind of tension in being both energized by people and drained by them. As an ambivert, I live in that middle space. I can be fully present in a team meeting, lead a group project, or make conversation in a crowded room—and genuinely enjoy it. But … Continue reading In the Middle: Thriving as an Ambivert at Work and School →

Why Human Resource Management?

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Companies of all sizes rely on human resource management (HRM) to keep business running smoothly and efficiently. HRM focuses on effectively organizing, coordinating, and managing a company's current employees. This includes various actions, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, compensating, retaining, and motivating. HR professionals also develop and enforce policies and procedures that help ensure employee safety, including … Continue reading Why Human Resource Management? →