“No two days are the same, in the world of HR” observes Charlotte. Before taking the lead in HR at Colas Ltd, she had been supervising the North and Central regions of UK since she joined the company in 2018. From recruiting talents and analyzing job trends to handling contracts and pandemic-linked mental health issues, nothing is ever routine in her job. Prior to joining Colas, she was an advisor to companies on how to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in business, before those concerns were even an issue in the work environment. She cares for more than 800 employees throughout the UK and enjoys interacting with different people who all pursue the same goals. For her, the strong team spirit at Colas is key. Charlotte defines herself as a “passionate advocate for change in the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda”. A strong belief that she applies in her everyday job: “When I employ people, I am looking for individuality. Innovation and difference lead to a diverse mix of employees and that's what makes working at Colas so interesting. In the end, it has a very positive impact on business”.
 

As Human Resources Manager, Michelle says with a smile that her job is “never boring”. After joining Standard General Inc. Edmonton in 2011 as HR coordinator, she climbed the corporate ladder, while attending night school to get a higher degree. Today, she enjoys addressing the daily challenges of the company. “I spend most of my time supporting employees and managers. I know many of them quite well”. To do so, she and her team help facilitate performance reviews with employees, which allows her to get to know them even better. “Knowing them makes it easier to fix issues, to help identify high potentials and to assist people who want opportunities for growth”. Enjoying the perks of working in a very local company, she also thinks it’s a great opportunity to be part of a bigger team, across Canada, and across the world. Accompanying the company through the changes in human resources and in the business segment, she has an important advisory role, and is very involved in strategic planning. Michelle believes in the benefits of strong team building, and she truly loves the fact that she can play a role in fostering corporate culture.