Workplace Training & Compliance Solutions

meet our founder

Marcia Hakanson, MBA, SPHR, founded i2iWORKPLACE with a clear mission: to help organizations build workplaces where people feel respected, included, and empowered to do their best work. With decades of experience in training, consulting, and HR policy development, Marcia brings deep expertise across Human Resources and Organizational Development, with a special focus on harassment prevention, management effectiveness, and employee communication.

As the lead architect and narrator of the i2iWORKPLACE curriculum, Marcia blends practical, real‑world insight with engaging, accessible training that resonates with today’s workforce. She has partnered with thousands of organizations—from small businesses to multinational corporations—delivering skill‑building programs that are clear, actionable, and designed to create lasting behavior change.

Marcia’s work has reached employees and leaders in 48 states, supported by her academic foundation from UC Berkeley, an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and advanced study at City University Business School in London. Her leadership continues to shape i2iWORKPLACE’s commitment to high‑quality, modern training that helps organizations thrive.

At i2iWORKPLACE, we believe great workplaces start with people truly seeing each other—eye to eye. That’s the heart of our name and the foundation of every program we create. We turn ideas into implementation by simplifying complex concepts and giving your employees practical, memorable tools they can use right away.

Our focus is impact: improving communication, strengthening productivity, reducing conflict, and helping teams solve problems through collaboration and respect. Every course is designed to be flexible, accessible, and budget‑friendly so you can deliver high‑quality training without slowing down your business.

We’re responsive, easy to work with, and committed to supporting you—whether you’re choosing from our ready‑to‑go programs or exploring a custom project tailored to your organization.

our philosophy

our values

Inclusive, engaging, practical Every course reflects a workplace where everyone belongs. Our visuals, scenarios, and examples represent a diverse range of industries, roles, and people—because effective training starts with employees seeing themselves in the content.

Training you want at a price you need We believe high‑quality training should be accessible. Our programs are priced to fit real‑world budgets so you can deliver meaningful, compliant education to your team without financial strain.

A respectful approach to learning We speak to employees like adults—never with legal jargon, never from a place of judgment. Our tone is clear, compassionate, and grounded in real‑world experience, making it easier for people to learn, engage, and apply new skills.