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Shari Soper, H&R Block's Director of Talent Acquisition, believes that relationships are just as critical to success as results. “Take the time to invest in getting to know the people you work with, especially those you wouldn’t normally envision being friends with outside of work. Diversity in every form is essential for team and business success.” Read more from Soper in IBM's Talent Pioneer series:
As a member of the Woman Who Mean Business program, H&R Block Senior Vice President Karen Orosco knows the best move for your career can mean taking a big risk. “Sometimes, you just need to take a bold move and not overthink it because you can always find a million reasons why you shouldn’t do something.” Read Orosco's interview with the Kansas City Business Journal:
Breanna Walter, Senior User Experience Designer at H&R Block, was recently featured as “Designer of the Month” by UXPin. Her work includes contributions to H&R Block’s retail experience, which assists both clients and tax professionals in our offices. Outside of her amazing work at Block, Walter also was a board member of UXPA in Kansas City and gives back to the community by being a mentor. She also provides volunteer UX services for non-profit causes. Read more about Breanna’s role at Block below:
We’re incredibly proud of our very own Lindsey Candy for being named to Ingram’s 40 under Forty list. As Director of Financial Products, Candy has worked for Block for more than 12 years, launching several of our key products. A mentor within our company, Candy also co-chairs the communications committee of the H&R Block Women’s Network, which provides professional coaching and guidance to Block associates Read more about Candy’s accomplishments here and see who else made Ingram’s 40 under Forty list: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMP4o
H&R Block co-founder Henry Wollman Bloch, 96, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019, in Kansas City. To say that we will miss Henry is an understatement. We will miss the man deeply, but in his memory, we commit to keeping his vision for this brand and his values that drove its success alive in everything we do. We owe him that much as he gave us so much. While Henry’s journey has ended, his legacy is a roadmap that will allow our journey and his dream for this great brand to continue. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMv8t
“The power of perspective is short-term unless you find a way to make it last.” H&R Block’s Women’s Network hosted a lunchtime viewing and discussion of Kansas City-based executive Lindsey Roy's TED Talk “What trauma taught me about happiness.” Through a challenging recovery process after a devastating accident, Lindsey learned impactful lessons on how to influence perspective. In her TED Talk, she shares her creative methods for overcoming the brain's natural negativity bias, letting go of past expectations, and connecting to a deeper self in the here and now. You can view Lindsey Roy’s recorded TED Talk here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMnU4
Big thank you to the more than 10,000 associates who participated in a fundraising effort called Jeans for Jude, benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. As part of that effort, a few members of our leadership team toured the Memphis based campus to get a first-hand look at all the work that goes into caring for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
To help assist the city of New Orleans with the cleanup of Mardi Gras celebrations, we have opened our doors for anyone wanting to recycle the famous Mardi Gras beads. Over the years, beads have become the most coveted item during this holiday. Now through the end of today, visit us in New Orleans as we host a drive to help collect and recycle these beads. In the past, New Orleans has struggled to keep the excess beads out of storm drains, which has caused flooding problems.
Kwame Matthews joined H&R Block during his senior year of college answering phones. Over the course of nine years, he worked his way up to Sr. Tax Specialist. His passion and tenacity are just two reasons why he was selected to join Jeff Jones and other executives in ringing the NYSE bell recently. We are proud of you, Kwame!
Karen Orosco, senior vice president of U.S. Retail at H&R Block, was named to Bizwomen's Headliners in Finance and Banking.
