Talent Management

New York – October 22, 2026 -- University of South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time national champion, argues that empathy and high standards work together to produce wins, according to a new episode of the Grey Matter podcast hosted by Consello Founder, Chairman and CEO Declan Kelly.

Staley says playing instincts do not automatically make a leader

Staley tells Kelly that the instincts that made her successful as a player did not always translate into impactful leadership when she moved into coaching. Over more than three decades at the highest levels of women's basketball, she says, empathy and adaptability have defined her long-term success.

Peachtree Corners – October 22, 2026 -- Mighty Auto Parts has promoted Crystal Wilkins to Associate Product Manager and hired Brandon Townsend as Product Support Coordinator, reinforcing the Product Team that serves its network of 100 franchised distributors across 44 U.S. states and five international markets.

Wilkins takes over non-filter programs including tools, batteries and wipers

Wilkins first joined Mighty in 2014 as Product Administrator and held that role for four years. After leaving in 2018, she worked as a writer and editor in marketing communications and earned a Master of Arts in Professional Writing. She returned in February 2026 as Product Support Coordinator.

In her new post, Wilkins will manage non-filter product programs, including tools and equipment, batteries, and wipers. She will also support key product initiatives across the Mighty System.

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Workday services partner Invisors placed no. 11 on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology list, its third appearance on the ranking, Great Place To Work and Fortune announced.

Ranking draws on feedback from nearly 144,000 technology employees

The list is based on survey responses from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the technology industry. Nearly 144,000 of those responses form the basis of the ranking.

Those responses come from a wider pool. Great Place To Work analyzed confidential surveys from more than 1.3 million U.S. employees, representing the experiences of over 7.3 million employees in 2025 and 2026.

Chicago – October 17, 2026 -- Cboe Global Markets has appointed Catherine Grover, a 29-year veteran of PNC Financial Services Group, as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 17, 2026.

Grover to run Cboe's global HR function from Chicago, reporting to the CEO

Grover will oversee Cboe's global human resources operations and align talent, organizational and workforce strategies with the company's next phase of growth. She will be based in Chicago and report to Chief Executive Officer Craig Donohue.

Nashville – October 16, 2026 -- Doussan Music Group (DMG Presents) has opened a second office in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood and appointed three executives, as the independent concert promoter prepares a 16-date fall tour with Jon Pardi and 10 November dates with Aaron Lewis.

Nashville office joins Covington headquarters to deepen industry ties

The Nashville site complements DMG's headquarters in Covington, Louisiana. The company says it will strengthen connections with artists, agents, venues and industry partners nationwide. President and CEO Russell Doussan called the move "a natural next step" in the company's evolution.

San Mateo, Calif. – October 14, 2026 -- Novogradac, the national accounting and consulting firm, promoted nine managers to principal effective Sept. 1, with the new principals spread across seven U.S. offices and concentrated in tax credit work for real estate and renewable energy.

Managing partner Michael J. Novogradac said the firm has a long tradition of promoting from within, which keeps clients working with proven expertise as the firm grows.

Promotions span seven offices from Atlanta to Walnut Creek

Atlanta adds two principals, Yie Li and Christie Webb. Dover, Ohio, also adds two, Ali Gatrell and Caleb Stein. The other five are Alex Aydin (Cleveland), Aaron Hanks (St. Louis), Vina Hurst (Walnut Creek, California), Micah Larimer (Portland, Oregon) and Tony Morales (New York City).

Toronto – October 13, 2026 -- IsoEnergy Ltd. (NYSE American: ISOU; TSX: ISO) has appointed Nathan Bridge, M.Sc., P.Geo., as Vice President, Exploration, as drilling along the Hurricane South Trend has identified mineralization beyond the current resource footprint.

Dr. Dan Brisbin, P.Geo., who has held the exploration role since January 2024, moves into the newly created position of Vice President, Geology.

Bridge brings five years of CanAlaska leadership and a decade at Cameco

Bridge spent five years as Vice President, Exploration at CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., where he led the team during the discovery and advancement of the Pike Zone at the West McArthur project. Before that, he spent more than a decade at Cameco Corporation managing exploration, delineation and geotechnical drilling programs.

Menlo Park – October 09, 2026 -- Protiviti earned Pinnacle status, the highest tier of Seramount's U.S. Talent and Inclusion Index, and was recognized in 10 markets on the Global Talent and Inclusion Index, the consulting firm said.

The firm also made Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies list, which honors employers that support the representation and advancement of women.

Protiviti is recognized across 10 markets on the Global Talent and Inclusion Index

The index covers Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong/China, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It recognizes organizations that advance women and other underrepresented groups, build inclusive cultures and hold leaders accountable for progress.

Eighty Four, Pa. – October 08, 2026 -- 84 Lumber has graduated more than 30 associates from its Production Manager in Training program since relaunching it roughly two years ago, with six advancing directly into plant manager roles across the company's truss manufacturing network.

Winchester facility anchors leadership pipeline for 22 truss plants

The training program is based at 84 Lumber's Winchester, Virginia, facility, one of 22 truss plant locations the company operates across 13 states. Associates spend nine to 12 months rotating through production, design, dispatch and customer service before progressing into manufacturing leadership.

Fort Myers – October 06, 2026 -- Eightpoint Interactive, Inc. has secured the 32nd spot on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing List, marking its second appearance on the ranking. The Fort Myers, Florida-based unit of global technology group Eightpoint has now held Great Place To Work Certification for three consecutive years, spanning 2024, 2025, and 2026.