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March 31, 2026

Today marks the final day of Women’s History Month. The LinkedIn feed is finally cooling off from the sea of pastel-pink quotes by inspirational women. But as the celebratory banners come down, I’m thinking about a female CEO who inspired me in a very different way by being the meanest boss I ever had.

March 24, 2026

Diane Sadowski-Joseph (my dear friend and Co-Founder/Chief Product Officer of Clarinet) and I are currently on the ground at Transform 2026, surrounded by thousands of people trying to figure out the "Human + AI Equation." If I’m being honest, a lot of what we’re hearing in the hallways is just more of the same corporate fluff, vague promises about efficiency that ignore the humans doing the work.

March 17, 2026

This past Sunday night, Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor Oscar for Sinners. If you’re like me, you weren't just happy for him… you were ecstatic.

March 10, 2026

I truly cannot believe I’m about to say this… but this week’s newsletter is about soccer.

March 03, 2026

This past weekend, the world felt heavy, and the intersection of technology and tragedy became impossible to ignore. As leaders in the People space, we often talk about values in the abstract, but sometimes, a moment comes where you have to put your money (and your tech stack) where your mouth is.

June 2025

As a sci-fi lover, I can’t help but start this newsletter by exclaiming THE ROBOTS ARE HERE AND THEY ARE TAKING OVER!

February 2025

The month of February celebrates Black History Month - a time for our country to reflect on the significance of Black History and the achievements and contributions of Black Americans.

People Function founder and CEO Emma Leeds, M.S. HR (She/Her) responds to The New York Times' article making waves across the HR community, "So Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?"

As we enter the second quarter of 2024, the compensation landscape is undergoing major transformations, echoing the dynamic shifts we’ve seen within the talent market and economy. People Function’s Compensation Practice Lead, David Ridley-Parris , walks us through the past two years in compensation, highlighting key trends, challenges, and what it means for the future of work.

We are excited to share our latest Q+A with Emma Leeds Guidarelli, M.S. HR (She/Her) . Her experience and knowledge alone make her an incredible leader - but her drive, determination and dedication to her colleagues and clients make her a cut above the rest.

We are so fortunate to have Jalia Hines as a Talent & People Consultant at People Function. With a background in DEI and early career recruitment and a deep passion for building teams, Jalia has done amazing work for our clients, Holey Grail Donuts, Yuvo Health and Honest Networks.

The People Function team is composed of extraordinary people with diverse backgrounds equipped with an array of knowledge and skills. Misaki Funada is one of these people we’re lucky to have on our team.

Senior HR Advisor, Adriana E., shares valuable insight and helpful advice in this Q+A session. We are so grateful for the work she is doing with our clients, Rondo Energy & Holey Grail Donuts, and fortunate to have her on our team!

Chayanee Ubol is our first hire on the People Function team. In celebration and recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Month, she has decided to tell her very personal story.

Time for some Q+A with our Senior HR & People Consultant, Leiya WIlliams!

Meet Ella Goldsmith, People Function’s third full-time team member! Ella decided to shift her focus to a career in HR after four years at a global executive search firm, an experience which allowed her to partner with some of the world’s most prominent health organizations, and ultimately sparked her desire to help smaller organizations build strong people foundations.

Meet Phelan Maxey, People Function’s first full-time team member.