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Employee Spotlight: Nikki Badeaux

APTIM spotlights Director of Human Resources Nikki Badeaux, who in her combined 33 years has provided extraordinary support and advocacy for our teammates.

APTIM spotlights Director of Human Resources Nikki Badeaux, who in her combined 33 years has provided extraordinary support and advocacy for our teammates.How long have you worked for APTIM?

I have a combined total of 33 years with APTIM and the legacy companies. I started as in intern in college and worked for a legacy company for 9 years. I left for 2 years and then returned 24 years ago.

What does a typical workday look like for you?

There’s no such thing as a typical day in Human Resources. Every day presents something different, which is one of the reasons that I love it so much. My days can be spent working through complex issues like trying to create a sick policy that will work for all employees when you have varying state and local requirements, assisting an employee when they need to take a leave of absence, counseling managers and employees through employment issues, or just basic transactional duties.

What do you like most about your job?

Variety – you never know what your day will bring. I also work with one of the best HR teams. We all work so well together and support each other in any way possible.

APTIM spotlights Director of Human Resources Nikki Badeaux, who in her combined 33 years has provided extraordinary support and advocacy for our teammates.What do you like most about working at APTIM?

The people. Over the years, they have become not only co-workers, but more like family. We have such a wonderful group of employees and I feel blessed to be a part of it.

What is the best career lesson you have learned so far?

Learn to go with the flow and be accepting of change. Also, always be open to learning something new. The more you know, the more valuable you become.

What inspires and motivates you?

Nothing inspires me more than when I help an employee through an issue and I can tell how much they truly appreciate it.

APTIM spotlights Director of Human Resources Nikki Badeaux, who in her combined 33 years has provided extraordinary support and advocacy for our teammates.What would you do for a career if you weren’t doing this?

I would love to own a plant nursery. Being around all of the plants and flowers just makes me happy.

Any interesting facts about yourself you could share with us?

I love to spend time working in my yard and flower beds. It’s mindless work that you get instant satisfaction from.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

My family and I love to travel to the mountains and go white water rafting. I also enjoy trying new crafty things. My latest thing to try has been making Goat Milk Soap.

Do you have a favorite quote?

“Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.”

 

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