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Working Wardrobes’ Chief People Officer, Derek Benson, joined the organization back in 2020. For the last 3 years, he has worked on driving efficiency across the HR function, ensuring compliance in organizational hiring and employment practices, rebuilding a reputation as an "employer of choice" in

University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business hosted Executive Next Practices’ ReInventHR Summit, an event to discuss HR’s Key Role in dismantling barriers to innovation, inclusion, and productivity. Working Wardrobes’ Chief Executive Officer, Bonni Pomush, and Chief People Officer, Derek Benson, were invited to

On April 14, 2023, Working Wardrobes hosted Power UP for Success, a signature event providing a variety of career preparedness services to 100 male Marines and Sailors to ease their upcoming transitions to the civilian workforce. This event is designed to prepare service members to find

As we look ahead to 2023, growth and development across all parts of Working Wardrobes, from the clients we serve to the board of directors to the staff and volunteers, all are poised to bring diversity, automation, industry expertise, and increased opportunities for support in 2023 and beyond. In spite

When you shop at the Working Wardrobes Hanger Outlets or Hanger Boutiques, you’re supporting a full array of wrap-around services that help jobseekers who need a hand navigating the Orange County job market. When you buy an outfit, you are empowering Working Wardrobes to serve unemployed and underemployed youth, women,

After the 2020 fire that destroyed our headquarters, we knew that we wanted to continue to serve clients with intention and to grow to become a leader in workforce readiness programs. As we near the end of 2022, we are proud to announce that we are on track to exceed

When Working Wardrobes was rebuilt after the devastating fire which destroyed our facilities in the winter of 2020, we knew that we must continue to serve clients and make a difference in the lives of job seekers, despite the challenges. At the end of 2020, we made it our goal

On October 28, 2022, Working Wardrobes hosted a Women’s Power Up for Success event for local military women. This year's event included a Career Panel, workshops, career coaching, and wardrobing! Career Panel Veterans and Industry professionals brought together during the event's Career Panel to make both a personal and professional