What is People Management Lab?
People Management Lab is a Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corporation® that specializes in organizational consulting, HR, and training. Founded in 2017 by Gabriele Gabrielli—who brings 25 years of experience as an HR director in large companies—this initiative is powered by a diverse group of professionals from both organizational and academic backgrounds. The company is deeply committed to fostering sustainable work environments and transforming how organizations manage their people.
Main Benefits and Key Facts
People Management Lab stands out for its dedication to cultural change and sustainable development in the workplace. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its impact:
- B Corporation Score: 109.3, reflecting strong social and environmental performance
- Founded in 2017 by an experienced HR leader with 25 years in the field
- Certified B Corporation® since 2019, emphasizing commitment to common benefit goals
- Focus areas include HR Transformation, Organization & Work Design, Education, and Culture & People Engagement
- Part of an interconnected ecosystem alongside Generativa Società Benefit and Studio Gabrielli Associati
Purpose and Vision
From day one, People Management Lab decided to be a Benefit Company, aiming to unlock meaningful change. Their core purpose? Generating cultural change to build sustainable organizations and work. This isn’t just corporate jargon—it’s a real commitment to blending care for people with business performance. The goal is to create workplaces where sustainability and humanity go hand in hand, making work more than just a job.
What They Do
The mission revolves around supporting leaders and HR teams in designing innovative people management practices. This means transforming organizational culture and rolling out training programs that promote sustainable development. The approach is holistic, combining care for individuals with the drive for business success. The main areas of intervention include:
- HR Transformation & Practices
- Organization & Work Design
- Education
- Culture & People Engagement
The Team Behind the Mission
The team is a vibrant mix of professionals who’ve chosen to work together, bringing diverse experiences and backgrounds to the table. This diversity enriches their perspective, allowing them to offer personalized and innovative support. Passion, seriousness, commitment, and curiosity are the values that fuel their work. People, diversity, and responsibility aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the foundation of everything they do.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – promoting well-being in the workplace
- SDG 4: Quality Education – through training and development programs
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – fostering sustainable organizational practices
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – valuing diversity and inclusion
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging sustainable business models
The Ecosystem and Community
People Management Lab is part of a broader ecosystem animated by people, values, and interconnected legal entities. Together with Generativa Società Benefit and Studio Gabrielli Associati, it draws inspiration from the Fondazione Lavoroperlapersona. This community shares a strong desire to cultivate humanity within the economy and work, emphasizing relationships that allow people to flourish. It’s about valuing work in a way that lifts everyone up—because, well, that’s the perspective humanity deserves.
What People Management Lab actually does
People Management Lab (PML), founded in Rome in 2017 by Gabriele Gabrielli after 25 years as an HR director in major enterprises, is a B Corp-certified consulting firm that works on organizational culture, HR strategy and workplace development for large companies.
“PML was a true partner providing fundamental contributions by building projects on our distinctive characteristics and supporting us in strengthening company culture.”
Rossella Gangi, WINDTRE
Where the work shows up
- Organizational culture consulting: building HR strategy and workplace programs tailored to each client’s own characteristics
- Learning and development: programs designed to create impact beyond the classroom, including peer networks among participants
- Enterprise-scale engagements: working with some of Italy’s largest employers
Trusted by
WINDTRETelecommunications
Enel GroupEnergy
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
People Management Lab is legally structured as a Società Benefit and has been B Corp certified since 2019, meaning its own consulting practice, not just the advice it sells, is externally verified against social and environmental standards. Its focus on workplace culture and HR strategy connects directly to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and its work building inclusive organizational culture supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Frequently asked questions
Where is People Management Lab based, and who uses it?
People Management Lab is based in Rome, Italy, founded in 2017 by Gabriele Gabrielli, and works with large enterprise clients including Poste Italiane, WINDTRE and Enel Group.
Which SDGs does People Management Lab support, and how?
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), through organizational culture and HR strategy consulting, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), through workplace programs built around inclusive company culture.
How is People Management Lab verified as a sustainability project?
People Management Lab is legally structured as an Italian Società Benefit and has been B Corp certified since 2019.
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