05/14 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
RegisterWorkplace flexibility is often marketed as a benefit, yet many organizations struggle to define and apply it consistently. This webinar reframes flexibility as a strategic business approach, not a perk, clarifying what flexibility really means, what it does not, and why it matters now. Participants will explore how vague or informal flexibility practices create confusion, inconsistency, and risk—undermining both performance and trust.
The session also examines the gendered impact of flexible work, highlighting how women are disproportionately affected when flexibility is culturally discouraged, unevenly approved, or quietly penalized. We will unpack how caregiving expectations, biased assumptions about commitment, and manager-by-manager decision-making contribute to burnout, stalled careers, and higher turnover—and why ignoring these dynamics weakens leadership pipelines and organizational outcomes.
Finally, participants will be guided through a practical, actionable framework for designing and implementing flexibility that works across roles and levels. The webinar will focus on embedding flexibility into policies, workflows, and performance management—while addressing risk, security, and accountability. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for creating flexible workplaces that support equity, sustain high performance, and drive measurable business results.
In this webinar, participants will learn to:
Redefine workplace flexibility as a strategic business approach
Examine the gendered impact of flexible work practices
Implement a practical framework for embedding flexibility into policies, workflows, and performance management
Britney Tran
HR Generalist,
HR Collaborative
As an HR Generalist with HR Collaborative, Britney Tran partners with growing organizations to build stronger, more people-centered workplaces. With experience spanning the insurance and manufacturing industries, she brings a well-rounded HR background that strengthens her ability to support clients in areas such as employee relations, HR policy development, benefits communication, and a wide range of specialized HR initiatives.
Before joining HR Collaborative, Britney supported HR policy and employee relations efforts across the Northeastern and Southern United States, including work with specialty groups in the real estate and wholesale markets. A graduate of Grand Valley State University’s Human Resources Management program, she is known for her ability to build trusted relationships, understand the needs of both leaders and employees, and translate HR strategy into meaningful outcomes that help organizations thrive.
Born and raised in West Michigan, Britney is excited to continue her career by collaborating with the region’s business community and contributing to workplaces that make work better for everyone. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys sewing, gardening, and creating handmade ceramics – which she sells at local markets throughout the Grand Rapids area. Whether supporting clients or nurturing her own creative ventures, Britney brings a thoughtful, human-centered approach to every project she touches.
Lauren Stielstra
HR Generalist,
HR Collaborative
Lauren Stielstra is an HR Generalist at HR Collaborative, where she helps growing organizations build stronger, more people-focused workplaces. Backed by more than eight years of HR experience and a foundation in customer service, she specializes in creating seamless employee experiences that support retention, compliance, and culture.
Before joining HR Collaborative, Lauren supported talent initiatives across West Michigan in roles ranging from Human Resources Specialist to Staffing Coordinator and Technical Recruiter. She’s known for her ability to streamline onboarding, foster cross-functional partnerships, and ensure organizations are positioned to attract and retain top talent—all while keeping people at the center. Her psychology degree from Michigan State University strengthens her empathetic, insight-driven approach to HR.
Based in Grand Haven, Lauren brings a spirit of collaboration and positivity to every project. Outside of work, she’s led youth empowerment programs like Girls on the Run and coordinated fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Whether she’s partnering with clients or mentoring colleagues, Lauren is committed to making work better—for everyone involved.
