I Spent 30 Years in HR. Then I Became the Employee | Opinion
Summary
Toni Bogale, an experienced HR leader, shared how her perspective changed after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2024. She describes the shift from being an HR executive making decisions for others to becoming an employee needing support, which deepened her understanding of empathy and the human side of work.Key Facts
- Toni Bogale spent over 30 years working in human resources and business leadership roles.
- In February 2024, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
- This diagnosis made her experience the "other side of the table" as an employee sharing difficult personal news.
- Bogale’s grandmother lost her job after a workplace injury, motivating Bogale’s focus on employee well-being.
- She founded ConsortHR, but after her husband died unexpectedly in 2019, she returned to work quickly to support her employees.
- Losing her husband also meant losing health insurance, which added challenges.
- During cancer treatment, her COO, Nanci Churchill, took over daily business operations.
- This experience showed Bogale the importance of empathy, trust, and women supporting each other in the workplace.
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