Creativity, Impact, and Empowering Human Resources Leaders with Lana Krasnyansky || EP. 166
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Lana Krasnyansky, Senior Manager of HR Transition at TriNet, as part of the Women Who Inspire: HR Leaders Series – A collaboration between Transcarent and the Inspiring Women Podcast with Laurie McGraw
Lana shares her journey and insights into leadership. Her diverse career path started with a passion for creativity and the arts. From launching a dance studio in her kitchen at 13 to managing HR at a prominent PEO, Lana emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and resilience in achieving professional success.
Throughout the discussion, Lana highlights the critical role of empathy and authentic leadership in her approach. She discusses the challenges and complexities of HR management, especially in navigating evolving regulations and supporting diverse organizations. Lana’s leadership style focuses on empowering her team and fostering a supportive work environment where individuals can thrive.
As an advocate for women in leadership, Lana encourages listeners, particularly women, to embrace career pivots and pursue their passions without giving up. She underscores the value of balance between personal and professional life, sharing practical advice on achieving fulfillment in both realms. Lana’s dedication to making a meaningful impact on her team and clients exemplifies her commitment to driving positive change in the workplace.
Overall, Lana’s story serves as a beacon of inspiration, demonstrating how creativity, resilience, and empathetic leadership can shape a successful career journey in HR and beyond.
This series of Human Resources Leaders and the future of work is sponsored by Transcarent, a One Place for Health and Care.
About Lana: Skilled human resources professional & people leader who has structured HR departments and supported companies in successfully implementing benefits, policies and organizational structure that focuses on strategic HR business solutions that drive growth, change, and instill a culture of excellence. Throughout Lana’s successful 25-year career trajectory, she gained expertise within employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits design/administration, HRIS implementation, pension and retirement planning, policy and procedure creation, orientation and training, performance management, and talent retention. For the past 10 years, Lana has been guiding companies and built an internal team that provides consultative HR guidance to TriNet’s onboarding new larger customers by trouble shooting and leading clients through employment laws, principals and “best practices” gained through diversified experience at mid-size to large private, public, and non-profit corporations, including start-ups. Lana managed the implementation of Human Resources Informational Systems, policies, procedures, company-wide strategic programs and initiatives. Lana created streamlined HR departments, that were controlled in expenditure and focused on goals of internal and external stakeholders. Lana continues her successful track record of building high performing teams. Ms. Krasnyansky holds a BA from the University of Akron, is an active member of SHRM, HRNY, as well as various Chambers of Commerce.
