Heralded as “Giant Firm, Big Heart” by Building Design and Construction Magazine (blogged about here), and recognized by Crains NY for “Best Places to Work” (blogged about here) two years in a row– HOK is indeed trailblazing what it takes to be an employer of choice . 

It’s no surprise that these “Best Places to Work” accolades make my Human Resources heart go thumpity-thump. Even more resounding is the feedback I hear from staff.

Kaleena Brzozowski, interior designer extraordinaire at HOK says, “HOK provides a great environment to not only work with and learn from great talent, but also produce wonderful friendships in the process.”

What does altruistic leadership have to do with …

World, meet Marta.  She’s our Human Resources Manager in New York, by title, but in practice, she is so much more.  As she describes it, her role in a nutshell entails helping make sure we find, hire, support, develop and care for an office of wonderfully talented people.  Emphasize that latter part about the wonderfully talented people, because that’s Marta. Born and raised a New Englander, Marta is a blueberry-pie-making-diva, artist and nature lover with a zest for life.   In her words, everyone should “Make time for what feeds your heart and awakens your sense of wonder.”  Words to live by for sure. Here’s more from her interview. 

Q: What made you …

I recently had the opportunity to meet Jan Harmon from HOK Los Angeles.  I was immediately struck by her thoughtful demeanor and kindness.  She has a fantastic sense of humor and an amazing smile to match it.  I’d love to kidnap her and have her around all the time!  Needless to say, she has a place to stay/visit any time she’s in DC!

Here is your opportunity to learn about Jan Harmon, beautiful, inspiring woman of HOK:

1. What is your role at HOK?

I am Human Resource Manager of the LA office and a member of the LA Management Committee.

2. How did you come to HOK and why have …