Populus Group

08/31/2026

Imagine working from home and USCIS shows up at your door 👀

It is happening. As remote work spreads across visa-holding talent, site visits are moving from the office to the living room, and most workers have no idea what to do when that knock comes.

Brandon Byrd unpacked it in our Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) webinar: who is asking, what they are validating, and why your organization needs to prep people before it happens, not after.

Watch the full session, "Beyond H-1B: Building a Resilient Talent Strategy in a Changing Immigration Landscape" at the link in the comments below!

08/25/2026

Last week, our IT Professional Services (ITPS) team came together at our Troy office for their latest Day at the Pond!

DATPs give our teams the chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, celebrate what’s working, and align on where we’re headed next. As ITPS Director, Will Hadden shared, “The biggest takeaway was the talent and impact of each team member. Our future looks bright because of the stars we have on the team all working towards a vision to enhance our value to our clients, partners, and employees”

And because a DATP should have a little fun mixed in, the team also got out for some friendly competition and surprised Will with a birthday pie 🥧🎉

Lots to celebrate, and even more to look forward to for ITPS!

08/24/2026

At Populus Group, we believe investing in our consultants means investing in their long-term careers.

That's why we're excited to partner with Meritmap, powered by Boundless Immigration, an AI-powered career development and talent visa preparation company that helps highly skilled professionals prepare for employment-based talent visas like the O-1A. Meritmap reports a 98% O-1 approval rate for eligible clients using its system.

We work with foreign national consultants at all points in their career and immigration journeys, and we wanted to open up more paths beyond the traditional H-1B route. Through this partnership, consultants get a personalized roadmap to strengthen their profile over time.

Interested in learning how to build a stronger talent visa profile? Learn more here: https://www.meritmap.ai

08/21/2026

Say hello to another New Leader Timeline grad, Kristi Wondrasek! 🎉

For Kristi, leadership has been about creating clarity, leading with intention, and knowing when to step in, step back, and extend trust so her team can grow with confidence.

Her leaders have seen that impact firsthand. Andrea shared that Kristi has brought structure, focus, and greater alignment across MSP accounts, while Ed recognized her as a natural, no-nonsense leader who has built trust with both her team and customers.

Congratulations, Kristi! We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and the impact you’re continuing to make across PG. 👏

08/19/2026

Family ties 🤝 PG ties

For our latest , we’re doubling the fun with mother-daughter duo JoAnna Mannino and Renee Peace!

From the values that shaped them to their career journeys, competitive streaks and (according to JoAnna) Renee’s slightly bossy side 😂, these two bring plenty of heart and personality to our PG community.

Get to know JoAnna + Renee and see what it’s really like having your mom/daughter as a fellow coworker!

🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04tBPmL0

We have a special double feature this month with climbers JoAnna Mannino and Renee Peace who are a mother-daughter duo!

08/14/2026

We’ve got two big events on the calendar this fall! 👀

Populus Group is heading to Staffing Industry Analysts' CWS Summit North America in Dallas, September 28–29, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference & Exchange in Los Angeles, October 25–28.

We’re looking forward to connecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and having great conversations about what’s ahead for modern workforce solutions!

📍 CWS Summit: Booth #108
📍 NMSDC: Booth #817

Will we see you there?

08/07/2026

: Double the Fun with Mother-Daughter Duo JoAnna & Renee

We have a special double feature this month with climbers JoAnna Mannino and Renee Peace who are a mother-daughter duo!

08/04/2026

We’re continuing our New Leader Timeline grad series with Jenni Ephraim (Hansen) 🎉

For Jenni, one of the biggest shifts from the program was learning the power of the pause. Instead of jumping straight into “fix it now” mode, she walked away with a more intentional approach: take in the full picture, assess what’s needed, and move forward in a way that supports both the work and the people behind it.

That growth has shaped how she leads at Populus Group, with trust, clarity, empathy, and steadiness. Jenni shared that the program helped her grow in confidence as a people leader, especially when navigating tough moments, advocating for her team, and staying grounded when things move fast.

Her leaders have seen that growth in action. Lori recognized Jenni’s passion, encouragement, and solutioning mindset, while Christy highlighted her positivity, work ethic, and ability to lead by example through challenges.

Congratulations, Jenni! 👏

08/03/2026

3x the industry average. That's our NPS this year, and it says a lot about the people we get to work with!

Our 2025 Impact Report is officially live, and Mario's walking you through the highlights: top workplace again (thanks, Detroit Free Press and USA Today), an NPS score of 60.2, and $2.9 billion in managed spend.

Click below to see the rest of the exciting things happening at PG!

https://hubs.li/Q04rGR6J0

07/24/2026

Focus + Depth ✨

This week, our very own RJB attended Legrand's Supplier Summit, and one theme stuck: Focus. In her words: "Attending Legrand's Supplier Summit left me energized by one theme: focus. Their message about aligning people, partners, and priorities around a common vision connected directly to Populus Group's rally cry of Depth. Meaningful growth doesn't happen by doing more things, it happens by concentrating energy on what matters most."

Grateful to Legrand for hosting a thoughtful event and sharing their vision behind Ambition 2030. Here's to focus and depth working together!