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America Back to Work: Priscilla Guasso, Latinas Rising Up In HR
Lifting Underrepresented Voices In HR
In this episode of America Back to Work, Arnette Heintze is joined by Priscilla Guasso, the founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR.
They discuss various topics relevant to HR professionals, including diversity, inclusion, talent management, company culture, and career development.
Key Takeaways
- Priscilla shares her experiences with the underrepresentation of Latinas and Latinos in HR leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of having role models who resonate with one’s background and experiences.
- There is a shift towards more talent development, succession planning, and a holistic approach to employee well-being, especially post-pandemic.
- Priscilla discusses her organization’s mission and impact. It builds visibility for Latinas in HR and provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and scholarship programs.
- The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and building a support network.
- HR leaders must cultivate inclusive cultures, starting with their teams to set a positive tone for the organization. Priscilla opens up about her vulnerabilities and challenges, providing a relatable narrative about resilience and growth.
Resources Mentioned
- Latinas Rising Up in HR
- Follow Priscilla Guasso on LinkedIn
- Follow Latinas Rising Up in HR on LinkedIn
- Follow Latinas Rising Up in HR on Instagram
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S2Verify is one of the leading, privately held, pre-employment background screening companies in the United States.
Arnette Heintze is co-founder and chief strategy officer at S2Verify. Before establishing S2Verify, Arnette spent more than three decades working at the highest levels of federal, state, and local law enforcement.
He served more than 20 years in the United States Secret Service as a special agent and senior executive,—oØ where he planned, designed, and implemented security strategies to protect U.S. Presidents, world leaders, events of national significance, and our nation’s most sensitive assets, including financial infrastructure.
After retiring from the Secret Service, Arnette focused on building the growth and performance of innovative start-ups and SMBs. In 2004, he established Hillard Heintze, a globally recognized strategic security risk management and investigations firm.
In 2009, along with Bill Whitford and Jim Zimbardi, Arnette established S2 Verify with an approach and methodology that delivers fast, accurate, compliant, and affordable background screening insights crucial to better managing insider risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.