CLIENT PRAISE

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I hired Anushka Arellano as a consultant when I became CEO of Epizyme to guide the rebuilding of our commercial and medical teams, a role she has successfully played for the past year. Anushka is an outstanding HR leader who can develop and execute HR strategies in a variety of cultures and business climates, while building trust and engagement across the enterprise. She is a true pro…and I highly recommend her firm for any HR business needs. 

I have worked with Lauren Weeks while at two different companies. In fact, when the second company was looking for an HR partner, I knew Lauren would be perfect. Her ability to provide perspective even under difficult situations and her skills to be able to relate to the situations within R&D were exceptional. She truly was our partner and an asset to our organization. Lauren was a member of our team! I would recommend Lauren with my highest enthusiasm for any organization looking for an HR Partner.

Ann Corkum consulted for us for several months in the capacity of thought partner to me, and mentor and consultant to a member of the people team. Ann was incredibly helpful!  I greatly valued the ability to bounce ideas off her and sometimes just vent a bit.  She helped my team member to progress a project, and provided valuable mentoring where Ann brought more experience to the conversation.  Ann was easy to work with and showed up like a consultant, mentor and a seasoned HR expert- just what we needed.

Simply put, Ann Corkum is the best HR advisor that I have ever worked with. She is extremely knowledgeable across culture, performance, organizational structure, recruiting and compensation. When we needed deeper expertise in a specific HR domain, she always had a great person at the ready. I found her to be a wonderful thought partner as we built the company from a few people to 40+ people, and I would work with her again without hesitation

Throughout my career, a common complaint I have heard from employees is that HR is not responsive to their needs.  What is so remarkable about Anushka Arellano, and the Elysian team, is when we work with them, I hear nothing but compliments and accolades. Absolutely everyone says, “Mike, do what you can to hire her,”…and I’ve tried…Trust that Anushka and Elysian will over deliver!

Lauren Weeks came on to support us as "fractional" HRBP. She did a great job learning the company and needs and supporting us in a fit-for-purpose pragmatic approach. She is also a great communicator, which is a great asset.

Anushka Arellano served as valuable partner to GI Dynamics and a critical member of our management team for several years.  Not only did she collaborate with us on setting strategic direction and staffing needs, she also kept us on track with employee training and development initiatives.  She was always engaged as a partner and resource, not only to management but the entire staff at GI Dynamics.  We have been  fortunate to have Anushka help guide us through several years of corporate development and critical transitions.

Ann Corkum set up all the basic HR infrastructure at Arrakis, connected us to outstanding recruiters, and got us on track to intentionally create culture and shared values among our people. She was a fully integrated member of the Arrakis leadership team in those early days and really helped us build the company. Most importantly, she became a trusted advisor and confidante to me and helped me navigate the bumpy path of building and perfecting my own team. I’d work with her again any time.