How Sunil Asija Established Trust Within HR While Becoming Employer of Choice

From Crisis and Near-Collapse to Transforming Government HR: Sunil Asija's Journey with Oakland CountyIn this deeply inspiring episode, Sunil Asija, Chief Human Resources Officer at Oakland County Government in Michigan, shares his profound journey from near-financial collapse while caring for his dying mother and navigating family crisis to becoming a transformational HR leader removing the stigma of government employment. Through candid stories about accumulating $100,000 in debt, losing credit standing, learning to accept help after years of being the helper, and implementing ProSci ADKAR change management methodology to modernize government culture, Sunil reveals how personal adversity became the foundation for empathetic leadership—and why his mission is now simply to give back to anyone who needs support, because no one was there for him when he needed it most.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:Chief Human Resources Officer role at Oakland County Government serving Michigan residentsProSci ADKAR change management methodology implementation transforming government cultureMission to become employer of choice removing stigma of government workMother's terminal illness requiring full-time caregiving while maintaining careerFinancial crisis accumulating nearly $100,000 debt from medical and family expensesCredit damage and near-home-loss during caregiving years still being repairedCultural transformation initiative positioning government as place to grow and learnInternal employee development programs creating career pathways beyond stagnationExternal reputation building showing government work as dynamic career choiceAccepting help after lifetime of being the helper for everyone elseEmotional vulnerability and male mental health challenges in professional settingsSupport network building through LinkedIn connections and career assistance offersNo-charge mentoring philosophy helping anyone struggling with career transitionsTherapeutic value of helping others as personal healing mechanism🌟 Sunil's Key Mentors:His Mother: Life lessons and work ethic foundation before terminal illness required role reversal Professional Network: Colleagues who eventually provided support during crisis years ProSci Change Management Training: Structured methodology enabling cultural transformation approach Oakland County Leadership: Partnership supporting bold HR innovation and employee-first initiatives LinkedIn Community: Platform enabling widespread support offering and connection with struggling professionals👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about accepting help when you've always been the helper, transforming government culture through empathy, and turning personal financial collapse into fuel for serving others.🔗 Connect with Sunil Asija:LinkedIn: Sunil Asija, Chief Human Resources Officer at Oakland County Government Email: [email protected] Website: Oakland County Government📄 Transcript Available: How Sunil Asija Established Trust Within HR While Becoming Employer of Choice 📺 Watch on YouTube: Inspired Stories Podcast🌐 Our Website: The Inspired Stories Podcast📄 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency: AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutions that improve employee well-being while optimizing your bottom line Website: addbackbenefits.com