The After (Business) School Special
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The After (Business) School Special
Changing the Current Perception of Human Resources with Deidre Lane & Candance Walz of OptimaHR
Dedrie Lane and Candance Walz of OptimaHR, chat with host Carlee Snow about all things:
- The mission, vision, values and impact of OptimaHR
- Their working relationship turned friendship and the culture they’re building for the business
- The aspects of the business they each specialize and collaborate on
- The innovative offerings, like employee experience mapping and wellness training, that sets them apart
- How they stay up to date with innovations and changes within the HR industry
- Changing the current perception of Human Resources (and making performance reviews FUN!)
Deidre Lane and Candace Walz of OptimaHR discuss their career journeys, the values driving their work, and the innovative ways they are transforming human resources.
Deidre Lane, CEO of OptimaHR, and Candace Walz, Employee Experience Expert, share how their professional collaboration evolved into a strong partnership and how that synergy informs the culture they are building within their business. They delve into OptimaHR’s mission to provide human-centered, forward-thinking HR solutions—rooted in integrity, progressive thinking, and sustainable growth.
Throughout the conversation, they highlight the aspects of the business they specialize in and where they collaborate, offering insights into key offerings like employee experience mapping and wellness training that set OptimaHR apart. Deidre and Candace also discuss how they stay ahead of industry changes and innovations, and how they’re reshaping the perception of HR—transforming performance reviews into engaging, impactful processes that drive both employee and organizational success.
Show Notes:
Connect with Deidre and learn more about her work:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-lane
Connect with Candace and learn more about her work:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-walz
Twello LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trytwello/
Follow and Learn more about OptimaHR:
OptimaHR: https://optimahr.ca/
OptimaHR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimahr/
OptimaHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optima_hr/
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This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
