Newmeasures: Insights for an exceptional workforce
At Newmeasures, we are committed to building and maintaining a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging – a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. We believe the strength of a team lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of its members. While we acknowledge that there is much work that remains to be done to foster equity and inclusion, Black History Month provides an important opportunity to reflect on the achievements, culture, and legacy of the Black community.
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating several of our clients and partners who are leading the way in employee listening. Meet just a few of the incredible Black leaders we have the pleasure of collaborating with and learn more about the work they are doing to ensure all voices are heard.
Maya is the Chief People & Culture Officer for ATPCO and a recognized global leader in transformative, results-driven people management. In a field where jargon is the norm, Maya's direct, honest, and plain speech is refreshing. Her down-to-earth personality yields a genuine and authentic leader who has an uncanny ability to connect with everyone. She's not about “synergizing the workforce” or “leveraging human capital” –she's about creating trusting and safe environments where people thrive.
Maya on the importance of representation:
“My daughter told me recently that she was proud of me and the work I do. She said, "I realize I cannot be what I cannot see.” When I reflected on that very simple yet profound statement, it crystallized for me the importance of representation. It made me proud of the work I do each day to lead a team focused on elevating the employee experience, and that as a Black female leader, I know I am a source of hope and inspiration. I work tirelessly to create a work environment where every employee is motivated to be the best version of themselves, and I have an important responsibility to bring my very best to them."
As the Vice President of Global Talent at Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services leader, Kisha is dedicated to driving organizational excellence through talent strategy and innovation. Part of her enthusiasm for the people is through her work in employee listening. She is a champion of the employee voice, ensuring that listening is embedded into the company’s culture and revitalized this priority within Cushman and Wakefield as her ongoing commitment to shape talent experience and to leverage data-driven insights.
Why employee voice matters to Kisha:
“Employee voice matters because it bridges the gap between intention and impact. Listening allows us to lead with empathy, shape better experiences, and drive meaningful change that reflects the true needs of our most important asset – our people.”
Leveraging his own real-world experience as a member of high-performing basketball teams (even bringing home a silver medal on Team USA at the Australia Games) and 30-year career supporting the employee experience in myriad roles and organizations, Darrell brings an enthusiastic and unique viewpoint to the listening space. Whether it’s through coaching, training, or facilitating, he supports leaders around the world in developing actionable ideas and building successful teams to cultivate inspirational and motivational workplaces.