Jodi Eisenstadt is the Human Resources Director and Office Manager at Ankin Law, a Chicago firm representing clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability matters. Drawing on experience in employment law, HR consulting, and training, she leads recruiting, employee engagement, retention, and workplace development. Jodi focuses on building a positive, high-performing culture where people can grow and serve clients effectively. She earned her law degree from Stanford and holds SPHR and workplace-investigation credentials. In this episode… Strong workplace culture starts with empathy, thoughtful leadership, and helping people grow. When employees feel supported, that impact can reach far beyond the workplace. So how can people-first leadership create a better work environment? The answer starts with putting people at the center of organizational growth. Jodi Eisenstadt, an experienced HR leader specializing in employee development and workplace culture, explains how human resources can help people build skills, find fulfillment, and contribute to something larger than themselves. Jodi also highlights the value of understanding employees as individuals, creating opportunities for growth, and developing an environment where people can do meaningful work. By combining empathy with intentional leadership, organizations can strengthen both employee experience and the impact they have on those they serve. In this episode of Getting Personal, Parker Zweiback sits down with Jodi Eisenstadt, Human Resources Director and Office Manager at Ankin Law, to discuss empathy, HR leadership, and building better workplaces. Jodi shares why she chose HR, lessons from running her own business, and the importance of employee growth. She also touches on mindfulness, creativity, mentorship, and finding meaning in work.
