Today, Robin and Michael were joined on DriveThruHR by  Michael Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management at J&J.  We talked with Michael about his career journey and his philosophy of talent management, and his experience leading and bolstering HR at one of the world's largest pharmaceuticals. Some of the topics we discussed included:
Career mapping and succession planningThe use of new tech platforms for Learning & Development and staying connected amidst hybrid/remote work modelsHow a strong focus on DEI and culture can drive motivation
Take a listen, I think you will enjoy Michael's perspective.

Talent Management Strategies with Michael Ehret of Johnson and Johnson

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Join us in this engaging episode of driveThruHR, where we dive into some of our personal EPIC HR conference highlights with Jason Seiden of Comfort Communications and Pete Schramm of Lattitude. Jason shares his personal story of learning how to deal with grief and some thoughts on how employers can help their people during these challenging life moments.  Pete shares insights on his company, Lattitude, his book Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map With A Personal Board of Advisors, and the value of creating a personal advisory board. Tune in to glean actionable insights from this must-listen episode for HR professionals seeking to elevate their practices and inspire their teams.

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Join Michael VanDervort on the DTHR Podcast as he welcomes Jennifer Yugo, the Managing Director of Corvirtus, a leader in building remarkable workplace environments. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative HR practices that are shaping modern businesses.

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Episode Highlights
Introduction to Jennifer and Corvirtus: Learn about the philosophy and drive behind Corvirtus and how Jennifer’s leadership is steering the company towards new heights in HR.Innovative Team Discussions: Discover the unique process Jennifer’s team uses to stay ahead of the curve by sharing and discussing recent readings and innovative thoughts.Employee Loyalty and Engagement: Jennifer addresses the critical role of employee loyalty and how generational dynamics influence engagement strategies.Current State of Employee Culture: Jennifer shares findings from her recent work on building engaging employee cultures and discusses the link between culture and business outcomes.

Talent Management Strategies with Michael Ehret of Johnson and Johnson

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