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The Founders' Vision: A Workplace Revolution
Katherin Nukk-Freeman and Suzanne Cerra's journey to founding SHIFT began in law school, where they met as roommates at Boston College. Both went on to achieve partnerships at prestigious law firms, but as hiring partners, they noticed a troubling trend: talented lawyers, particularly women, were leaving their firms and sometimes the field of law altogether, because the traditional work environment made it nearly impossible to balance work and family life.
Katherin and Suzanne knew there had to be a better way. They envisioned a workplace that fostered both professional success and personal fulfillment, a place where team members could thrive without sacrificing their well-being. This vision led them to co-found Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C., a law firm that not only excelled in employment law but also prioritized workplace culture. Their firm quickly gained recognition, earning accolades from Thomson Reuters and US News and World Report, and becoming the largest woman-owned employment law firm on the East Coast.
From Legal Expertise to Scalable Training Solutions
At the core of Nukk-Freeman & Cerra’s success was a preventative approach to employment law. Rather than simply reacting to legal issues, Katherin and Suzanne worked closely with their clients to build better workplaces from the ground up, introducing training on unconscious bias and other culture-building strategies long before these concepts became mainstream. Their methodology resonated with large enterprise clients who saw the value in proactive, sophisticated, and relatable training.
As the demand for their approach grew, clients began asking how they could scale these effective training sessions across their entire workforce. This led to the creation of SHIFT HR Compliance Training, an eLearning platform designed to bring Katherin and Suzanne’s innovative training programs to a broader audience.
What Makes SHIFT Unique?
Expertise Rooted in Legal Knowledge: SHIFT’s courses are built on a foundation of legal expertise, with content fully vetted by labor and employment lawyers who specialize in HR compliance. This ensures that all training materials are not only relevant but also up to date with the latest laws, rules, and regulations.
Influencing Workplace Culture: SHIFT is not just about ticking off compliance boxes; it’s about influencing real change within organizations. The courses are designed to challenge and reshape workplace behaviors, creating environments where employees feel valued and respected.
SHIFT continues to evolve with the needs of its clients, and 2024 promises to be an exciting year for new offerings. Among the new courses being rolled out are:
• Navigating a Multigenerational Workforce: This course addresses the challenges and opportunities of managing a diverse age group in the workplace, fostering understanding and collaboration across generations.
• Civility & Respect: As workplace culture becomes increasingly important, this course focuses on promoting respectful interactions and a positive work environment.
• Preventing Workplace Violence: In response to growing concerns, this course provides practical strategies for identifying and preventing violent behavior in the workplace.
Additionally, SHIFT is expanding its course catalog to include multiple languages, making its training accessible to a broader, global audience.
Conclusion
SHIFT stands out in the crowded eLearning space because of its deep roots in legal expertise, its commitment to influencing positive change in workplace culture, and its proven ability to deliver impactful training. As the company looks to the future, it continues to push the boundaries of what HR compliance and DEI training can achieve, helping businesses create workplaces where all employees can thrive. With SHIFT as a partner, organizations are not just meeting compliance requirements—they are building better, more inclusive, and more successful workplaces.
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