Team Member Spotlight: Kassie

Meet Kassandra Ward!
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Kassie is interning with us this summer and is very excited to be a part of the team at HIHR. She previously worked for ADP as a Sales Representative for 4 years but realized that her passion was HR and decided to go back to school for her Masters in Human Resource Management. She is so grateful for the opportunity to explore and learn HR through her experiences at HIHR. 

Why do you love HR? 
"I am new to the HR world, however, I love working with people and I would like to make a difference in an organization. I enjoy the implementation of new processes to help an organization run better and become more successful. I have worked with many HR managers while I worked at ADP. I collaborated with them about their business strategies and initiatives and then assisted with meeting those expectations. It was very rewarding to help organizations achieve their business initiatives."

Why do you think HR is important and how do you think it adds value? 
"I feel HR is very important to an organization because I believe it provides the structure and backbone to the organization. HR teams can bring so much more to the table than tactical tasks. HR is providing a more strategic stance within organizations by having a seat at the decision making table. They also bring the harmony to the organization as well by ensuring values are shared with each person in the organization.

What is your favorite HR or business tip/words of wisdom? 
"I am currently in school for my Masters in HR Management and I have learned so much so far. Do what you say you will do! This builds trust and credibility with leaders and teams. Building trust opens the line for great communication, keeps the team engaged and increases performance."