Humane Voices: Staff Edition

In this episode of Humane Voices: Staff Edition, we head across the Atlantic to hear from our colleagues in Europe. The European Union team chimes in to share updates on their latest campaigns to protect animals across the region—from pushing for stronger farm animal welfare standards to advancing wildlife protections and ending fur farming. Join two of our country directors and the director of the European team for an inside look at their victories, challenges, and what’s ahead in 2025.

In this fun and frank discussion, President and CEO Kitty Block reflects on her time at Humane World for Animals. She shares how she grew into her leadership role, the need for leaders to rely on expert support, how both our priorities and tactics will evolve—and where we’re headed next. 

We sit down with Stephanie Briggs, our Chief People Officer, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to support a thriving, mission-driven team. From the Glint staff survey to the complexities of launching new initiatives across a global organization, we dig into the challenges and opportunities shaping our current workplace culture. 

2:30 – What’s going on with our current work culture?
5:24 – Are we a big enough organization that we have subcultures?
9:14 – Let’s talk about the Glint surveys
14:39 – why don’t we change up the Glint survey questions?
18:40 – How long have you worked in HR?
21:27 – What are the biggest misconceptions about HR?
23:06 – How do you lead HR after traumatic events at an organization?
27:01 – How do you build leaders at the org?
32:36 – Challenges of a global org?
36:25 – How to navigate work/life balance?
42:24 – the HR team is human, honestly!
43:40 – the story of Stephanie’s dog’s name

In 2024, Humane World for Animals launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as part of the efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity and belonging at our organization. ERGs are volunteer networks of employees who share common characteristics, backgrounds, interests or lived experiences. 

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Get to know our COO, Erin Frackleton, in the latest episode of Humane Voices: Staff Edition! Erin shares insights about her role, what brought her to our organization, and her long-standing belief in protecting animals. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes conversation with one of our key leaders!

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In this inaugural episode of Humane Voices: Staff Edition, we sit down with our President and CEO Kitty Block, and Chief Marketing & Development Officer Alison Corcoran to discuss the organization's historic name change—from the Humane Society of the United States to Humane World for Animals. Why the change? What does it mean for our work and our future? Get an inside look at the thought process behind this big shift and what it means for staff, supporters, and the animals we fight for every day.

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