A STEP Towards Sustainable HR: Olena Derkach Champions the Power of the People-First Approach

The award-winning HR leader unveils her original STEP methodology—placing employee mental health and well-being at the heart of business strategy to foster thriving, future-ready workplaces. In March 2025, hundreds of forward-thinking leaders gathered in Miami for the Cases&Faces International Conference and Award, an annual event spotlighting innovation in corporate culture, leadership, and business excellence. A resounding theme emerged across sessions and panels: the transformative value of a people-first approach in Human Resources. At the forefront of this conversation was Olena Derkach, a certified HR expert, author of an original HR methodology, and HR leader at Trailblazers Life Choices Inc.. With … Continue reading A STEP Towards Sustainable HR: Olena Derkach Champions the Power of the People-First Approach