Welcome to Human Resources and Career Wellness-Reimagining HR, One Voice at a time!

I'm Niesa Hussett, Founder and CEO of Human Resources and Career Wellness, and I want to welcome you to something different-something deeply personal, fiercely professional, and powerfully overdue.

With over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources leader in government, healthcare, and corporate sectors, I've come to understand something that too often gets lost in policy handbooks and boardroom strategies: at the heart of every thriving company is a workforce that feels heard, understood and valued. Without that, trust erodes-and when trust erodes, so does everything else.

When I first entered the field of Human Resources, it wasn't for a title or a seat at the executive table. I was driven by a desire to mentor, to support, and to help people grow into the best versions of themselves. From the beginning, my guiding principle has been simple: build future leaders, create new mentors, and never stop advocating for people.

Throughout my career-from directing HR for organizations with thousands of employees to serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for respected agencies-I've developed and led initiatives focused on diversity, equity, talent development, and employee engagement. I've introduced wellness programs, launched new-hire experiences, improved retention strategies, and sat in on citywide labor negotiations. I've helped CEOs reimagine culture and coached emerging leaders on navigating difficult environments.

But over the years, a truth began to weigh on me: the role of HR was changing, and not always for the better. What once felt like a safe space for employees was becoming something else- something more aligned with risk management than human development. I started hearing employees say things like, "HR doesn't care," or "HR only protects the company." And increasingly, I found myself in rooms where my voice-the voice I once used to support staff- was expected to prioritize legal protections over human outcomes.

Yes, Human Resources must protect the company. That's non-negotiable. But why can't we do both? Why can't we protect the business while also fiercely protecting the people who power it?

That question is what led me to a turning point. In 2023, I launched Human Resources and Career Wellness-a firm designed to challenge the status quo and bring humanity back to HR. This firm was created to bridge the gap- to restore balance, trust, and integrity to the way we approach employee relations and company culture. We partner with organizations that want to do more than just meet compliance checklists-they want to build environments where their team feel empowered and supported. And for employees who feel mistreated, overlooked, or silenced, we serve as a voice, and advocate, and an ally-helping them to be heard in spaces where they've often been ignored.

We specialize in transforming HR departments from the inside out-helping them become more human-centered, more empathetic, and more aligned with both organizational goals and employee wellbeing. We create customized strategies that improve engagement, reduce turnover, and rebuild the trust that's often lost between employees and leadership-especially HR. Human Resources and Career Wellness, we're not just consultants, we're listeners, educators and change agents. We believe deeply that every employee deserves a workplace where they feel seen, respected, and empowered to grow.

So, whether you're a company ready to reshape your culture or an employee searching for someone to stand beside you-welcome. You're in the right place.

Let's rebuild HR-together.

Niesa Hussett

Founder & CEO

Human Resources and Career Wellness