The Evolving Landscape of HR and Organizational Change with Sam Simmons

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In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave welcomes Sam to discuss her diverse career journey from broadcast journalism to various leadership roles in higher education, nonprofit, and tech sectors.

Sam shares insights on the crucial aspects of change management, the shifting dynamics between employers and employees, and effective strategies for adapting to new workplace realities. She emphasizes the importance of communication, data-driven decision-making, and building trust-based relationships for sustainable workplace success.

Sam's parting advice encourages resilience and a balanced approach to business and employee needs in an ever-changing world.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:57 Sam's Career Journey

01:39 Transition to Tech and HubSpot

02:27 Joining the Spurs and LPGA

03:26 Insights on Change Management

04:25 Evolving Employer-Employee Dynamics

05:16 Effective Strategies for Adaptation

07:03 Building Sustainable Workplace Relationships

08:34 Parting Advice and Conclusion

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Transforming Workplace Culture with Christen Cole: From ROWE to Employee Empowerment.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Christen, an acclaimed HR leader with 27 years of experience.

Christen shares her insightful career journey, moving from a chief Human Resources officer to leading leadership development at a growing family-owned company.

She discusses the Results Only Work Environment (ROWE) philosophy she helped implement at Best Buy, emphasizing clarity, accountability, autonomy, and trust.

Christen addresses the challenges organizations face in shifting from traditional to outcomes-based approaches and highlights the balance between employee autonomy and accountability.

She concludes by providing actionable advice on fostering a healthy workplace culture, encouraging clear communication, trust, and continuous feedback.

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00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits

00:44 Guest Introduction: Christen's Career Journey

01:33 Implementing Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE)

02:55 Challenges in Shifting to Outcomes-Based Approach

05:11 Balancing Autonomy and Accountability

06:34 Evolving Workplace Culture and Employee Empowerment

07:23 Parting Advice and Key Takeaways

09:22 Conclusion and Farewell

Leveraging AI and Automation in People Management with Brandon Sammut from Zapier.

This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Brandon, Chief People Officer at Zapier.

Brandon shares his unique career journey from education to tech and explains how he joined Zapier. He delves into the transformative role of AI and automation in HR, providing specific examples like Zapier's new hire onboarding and customer support team.

Brandon discusses the importance of management alignment, clear communication, and cultural change in successfully adopting new technologies. He concludes with parting advice on the opportunities automation and AI present in people management.

00:00 Welcome to the Built by People Podcast

00:47 Brandon's Career Journey

02:17 Joining Zapier: Motivation and Insights

05:22 Automation and Personalization at Zapier

06:59 AI and Cultural Change in Customer Support

10:39 Strategies for AI Adoption

14:04 Parting Advice and Closing Remarks

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Empowering HR Leadership with Clarissa O'Connell.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Clarissa, an experienced HR leader.

Clarissa shares her career journey from starting as a receptionist to becoming a senior HR executive. She discusses how a negative early experience in HR inspired her leadership approach and offers insights on building strong HR teams, fostering professional relationships, and maintaining consistency in global HR practices.

Clarissa emphasizes the importance of understanding one's business, building trust with employees, and the value of being open and transparent in HR roles.

She concludes with advice for HR professionals to trust themselves, know their business, and provide expert guidance effectively.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:45 Meet Clarissa: A Journey in HR

01:28 Transformative HR Experience

02:51 Building Strong HR Teams Globally

04:35 The Importance of Relationship Building in HR

06:32 Breaking Down HR Stereotypes

08:11 Maintaining Consistency in Global HR Practices

10:04 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

12:44 Conclusion and Gratitude

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Antoinette Chukudebelu: Bridging Education and HR for Strategic Impact

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In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host welcomes Antoinette Chukudebelu, Chief People and Equity Officer at Murmuration, who shares her career journey from being a kindergarten teacher to leading talent teams.

She discusses building an integrated people strategy aligned with business goals, scaling companies while maintaining culture, and the evolving role of HR, especially with AI advancements.

Antoinette offers insights into managing both small and large HR departments and emphasizes the importance of inclusively investing in the growth of the HR function within organizations.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:02 Antoinette's Career Journey

02:17 Building an Integrated People Strategy

04:21 Scaling Businesses: Challenges and Strategies

06:41 Managing Small vs. Large HR Departments

08:27 The Future of HR and AI

10:57 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

11:42 Conclusion and Thanks

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Experiential Learning and Centralized L&D: A Conversation with Phil Rhodes

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, hosted by Dave, we dive into the career journey and insights of Phil, a seasoned HR leader with a background in the Peace Corps.

Phil shares his experiences from working in Lesotho, and how those years laid the foundation for his passion in experiential learning and learning transformations.

He discusses the importance of centralizing learning functions, democratizing skill development, and managing a learning and development (L&D) function like a business.

Phil highlights how understanding people's core needs across different demographics enhances learning initiatives, and advocates for creating diverse teams to design holistic solutions. He also emphasizes the need to address mindset, skill set, and tool set in any initiative.

Phil concludes by encouraging HR professionals to have a voice and recognize their role in shaping organizational culture.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Phil's Career Journey

00:58 Experiential Learning and Early Career

02:58 Transitioning to Corporate America

03:55 Centralizing Learning Functions

07:33 Democratizing Learning at Phillips 66

10:58 Skill-Based Organization and Talent Mobility

13:27 Running L&D as a Business

15:40 Diversity and Inclusion in L&D

18:08 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice

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Empowering Women and Navigating HR Challenges with DeRetta Rhodes

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In this episode of the Build by People podcast, host welcomes DeRetta Rhodes, Chief Culture Officer of the Atlanta Braves, to discuss her diverse career in HR. From her beginnings at PepsiCo and Yum Brands to significant roles at Turner Broadcasting and EY, Doretta shares insights on growth, development, and dealing with challenges like imposter syndrome and microaggressions. She discusses the importance of building supportive relationships, emotional intelligence, and empowering women in professional settings. DeRetta also highlights key strategies from her book 'Courage of Voice,' emphasizing servant leadership and operational excellence in HR.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:58 DeRetta's Career Journey

02:43 Pursuing a Doctorate

05:17 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

07:31 Empowering Women and Minorities

09:31 Insights from Doretta's Book

12:20 Leadership in Sports Organizations

14:31 Parting Advice

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Early Career Insights and Diverse HR Experiences with Jenna Eichberg.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host interviews Jenna, an HR executive, who shares her unique career journey and passion for HR.

Jenna discusses how her upbringing and early experiences in different organizations and internships shaped her career path. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business strategy for HR leaders and talks about her education at Cornell, which offered her valuable exposure to diverse HR practices.

Jenna also elaborates on Alert Media's Aspire program, which prepares emerging leaders before they step into managerial roles. She describes herself as a 'skill collector,' advocating for diverse career experiences in HR.

Jenna offers advice on navigating career paths authentically, the significance of mentoring and paying it forward, and leveraging HR networks to solve challenges.

She concludes by encouraging HR professionals to connect and learn from each other to succeed in their careers.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:45 Jenna's Career Journey in HR

05:20 Early Influences and Career Decisions

08:02 Alert Media's Aspire Program

09:52 The Importance of Diverse HR Experiences1

2:36 Navigating Authentic Career Paths in HR

14:56 Mentoring and Developing Emerging HR Talent

17:35 Parting Advice for the HR Community

18:40 Conclusion and Farewell

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Exploring Total Rewards and Employee Experience with James Selig on the Built by People Podcast.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes James, the Director of Total Rewards at Crunch Fitness.

James shares his career journey influenced by his family background and how it led him to the field of total rewards. He elaborates on the importance of getting back to basics in total rewards, and how his approach to benefits administration impacts the employee experience.

James discusses the significance of anticipating employees' needs through strategies inspired by the hospitality industry and the unique cultural influences of working in the fitness industry.

He also highlights a specific impactful example of going the extra mile in benefits administration and addresses misconceptions about innovation in total rewards.

He concludes with parting advice emphasizing the importance of excellent service, inspired by Disney World's LAST model.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:45 James' Career Journey and Early Influences

02:31 The Basics of Total Rewards

03:45 Customer Service in Total Rewards

05:21 Influence of the Fitness Industry on Total Rewards

06:50 Going the Extra Mile in Benefits Administration

08:04 Misconceptions About Innovation in Total Rewards

09:19 Parting Advice and Disney's LAST Model

10:17 Conclusion and Farewell

Bridging Generational Gaps in the Workforce: Insights from George Garcia on the Built by People Podcast.

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes George, an HR executive, to discuss his unique career journey from higher education to becoming a versatile HR leader across various industries.

George explores the dynamics of a multi-generational workforce, highlighting the communication and collaboration challenges between Gen Z, millennials, and boomers, and the crucial role of HR in bridging these gaps.

He emphasizes the importance of HR leaders speaking the language of the business, knowing their organization thoroughly, and becoming integral to business operations.

George shares strategies for HR to gain influence and credibility within organizations, stressing the need for HR to balance people-centric focus with financial metrics and ROI.

He concludes with advice for HR professionals to go beyond traditional roles, contributing significantly to the bottom line while maintaining a strong focus on employees and culture.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Financial Wellness Benefit

00:44 Guest Introduction: George's Non-Traditional HR Journey

02:01 Navigating Multi-Generational Workforces

04:01 HR's Role in Bridging Generational Gaps

06:03 Elevating HR's Influence in the Business

08:32 Strategies for HR Leaders to Establish Credibility

10:24 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

11:56 Conclusion and Farewell