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Throughout my career, I was often a voice in the room, guiding strategy, shaping narratives and ensuring alignment. In recent years, through my own growth and self-reflection, I’ve shifted my purpose from being the voice to enabling others to find…
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NEW YORK, NY — September 4, 2025 Change management is a relic. The models in use today were born before most employees were. Integral gets it, so we’ve brought in Rachel Zakariasen as Senior Vice President of Transformational Change to lead the…
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A recent Cisco survey revealed that 54% of Gen Z employees would accept a pay cut in exchange for greater privacy at work, a striking reflection of shifting workplace values and growing privacy awareness among younger consumers. When it comes to…
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Spoiler alert: It wasn’t about becoming funny. In my year-end review last December, my then-VP, Carolina Mata (now SVP for employee communications), delivered some feedback that stuck: I needed to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable.…
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We’re excited to announce the promotion of two standout team members who embody Integral’s values and vision for the future. Carolina Mata has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Employee Communications. As a seasoned executive and…
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“Our people are our greatest asset” is a painfully tired cliché, but the idea is a good one. On some level, most leaders probably believe the sentiment, but leaders also tend to view HR and employee communications as cost centers rather than…
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In today’s fast-moving, always-connected world, being a strong leader requires more than strategic thinking and technical skills. It demands presence—being fully there for your team, your clients, and yourself. Over the years, my practice in…
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Sunday marked the beginning of Pride Month—a time for celebration and unabashed strength in one’s own sexual identity and for allies, like me, unwavering support for others. This year, it feels more important than ever to say plainly: Integral…
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At Integral, we don’t just study the employee experience with our clients — we live it, challenge it, and design it to be better, more human, and more impactful every year. The fifth edition of the Integral Index affirms what…
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For me, mental health is deeply personal. I’ve witnessed firsthand how it can quietly and devastatingly take hold of someone you love. I spent nearly every day of my life with someone who once found joy in sports, friendships, and other activities…
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