Michael Franco

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professional photo of Michael Franco, HR and employee engagement leader, smiling on a stair case.

A People Operations & HR Strategist

Founder of Quokka Hub

About Me

12+ years in HR and people operations. I've worked with Wells Fargo, Coca-Cola, and a long list of startups across North America and Australia, mostly on engagement, retention, and culture in teams of 5 to 500.

I founded Quokka Hub to fix something I kept seeing: leaders trying to fix people problems without data. Annual surveys came too late. Consulting projects ended with a deck and no way to track if anything worked.

I'm a DISC-certified facilitator. Most of what I do now is short engagements with founders and HR leads who want a clear read on their team and a plan they can run in 90 days.

Find me on LinkedIn or read the Work in Progress newsletter.

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Work With Me

I help teams thrive through better communication, leadership development, and employee engagement. Discover how my people strategy framework can transform your workplace.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your team? I offer engaging workshops that combine DISC insights, interactive breakout sessions, and actionable strategies to revolutionize communication and collaboration.

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Testimonials

We saw better morale, stronger retention, and a people strategy that worked.

Michael exceeded expectations and developed teams, and his tenure there made outstanding results.

★★★★★
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We saw better morale, stronger retention, and a people strategy that worked.

- Bryce North | CEO of Don't Be A Little Pitch

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Professional Photo of Cory Blumenfeld, smiling and wearing a black T-shirt with a blue background
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His talent for connecting people and fostering meaningful relationships is truly invaluable, making him an asset to any team or organization.

- Cory Blumenfeld | 2X Founder

Michael exceeded expectations and developed teams, and his tenure there made outstanding results.

- Justin Hampton | Founder of Comptool

”He made a huge difference in getting everyone up to speed for our product launch.”

- Matt Jensen | Founder of ExcelKits

Who I've Worked With

Companies Michael Franco has worked with: Wells Fargo, CompTool, Coca-Cola, Oakley, Excelkits, Comca
Companies Michael Franco has worked with: Wells Fargo, CompTool, Coca-Cola, Oakley, Excelkits, Comca

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