This episode of the 'Built by People' podcast features an in-depth interview with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resource Officer at Toshiba Americas. Host Dave D'Angelo explores Jason's extensive career journey, which spans over 20 years across various industries including automotive, financial services, and healthcare. Jason shares his philosophy on leading HR functions, underlining the importance of listening, learning, and leading to build trust and influence. He also discusses challenges faced by HR, competency models, balancing process priorities, the potential impact of AI, and the advantages of flexible PTO programs. The episode provides valuable insights into effective HR strategies and leadership approaches.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Terry Chace with Vail Resorts about her career journey in HR, starting unexpectedly from a payroll system role at UPS. Terry now oversees benefits at Vail and discusses the complexities of designing total reward and benefit programs for a diverse and transient workforce. The conversation covers strategies for balancing long-term retention with seasonal employees' needs, innovative mental health initiatives, and the importance of saying 'yes' to opportunities. Sponsored by Previ, the podcast offers insights into improving employees' financial well-being through innovative benefits.

This episode of the Built by People podcast features Janice Deskus, an experienced HR leader with over 30 years of experience. Host Dave D'Angelo dives deep into Janice's extensive career, from her early days in HR at United Technologies to leading major transformations at companies like Danaher, Cigna, Aetna, Covidian, and Staples. Janice discusses her approach to change management, including her experiences navigating Staples' significant transitions under private equity ownership and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her innovative strategies for fostering leadership and effective change management, including a unique program developed in collaboration with Babson College. The episode also explores the restructuring of Staples into three entities and the strategic initiatives that helped rebuild momentum post-pandemic.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave interviews Charles Mangino with Vita Coco, a seasoned HR executive with over 21 years of experience. Charles shares his career journey, transitioning from retail HR to various senior roles in tech, design, and global HR. They discuss balancing automation and personal touch in HR, integrating wellness initiatives with benefits, managing global benefits compliance, and evolving HR from an administrative to strategic role. Charles emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, creativity, and continuous learning in HR. He concludes with advice on learning from mistakes and striving for growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Charles’ extensive HR experience.

The Built by People Podcast features an insightful discussion with Elise Stribos, an HR leader with a diverse career spanning various industries, including startups, fitness, wellness, and now a SaaS platform, Jungle Scout. The conversation delves into her strategies for fostering community and connection in a fully remote company. Elise emphasizes the importance of leadership in setting the tone, the critical role of relationships for productivity, and the need for intentional, humanized interactions, particularly as businesses navigate the era of AI. Creative initiatives like remote magic shows and transparent town halls are highlighted as effective methods for enhancing engagement and reinforcing a shared sense of purpose among remote employees.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, hosted by Dave, Kim Minnick, a traditional HR professional turned fractional entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights into efficient HR management. Sponsored by Predige, the discussion explores her strategies for aligning HR operations with company goals, the importance of using HRIS for data-driven decisions, and the value of fractional CHROs in organizations. Kim also addresses maintaining employee engagement, balancing strategic and day-to-day HR tasks, and offers advice for those interested in fractional HR work.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave converses with Karishma Patel Buford about her diverse career journey from a clinical psychologist to a chief people officer. Karishma shares her experiences across various industries, including her roles at Groupon and Spring Health. The discussion delves into the evolving role of mental health in the workplace, the impact of empathy in leadership, and the integration of AI in therapy. Topics also include tailoring mental health benefits to diverse employee needs and supporting the sandwich generation balancing multiple responsibilities.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we sit down with Jeannie, a seasoned HR executive with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Jeannie shares her unique career path from a high school business teacher to a leader in healthcare HR. She discusses the key qualities she looks for in candidates, the importance of mission alignment, and steps taken to create a supportive work environment. Jeannie also covers strategies to break down the stigma around HR, the benefits of continuous professional growth, and offers parting advice on the power of authenticity and empathy in the workplace.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, top HR leader Paige Lisk shares her unconventional career journey from being an opera singer to a chief people officer. Paige discusses the importance of expanding talent development to include individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, emphasizing how aptitude is often equally dispersed but opportunity is not. She shares insights into strategies for promoting women's advancement and fostering an inclusive work environment. Paige also highlights the critical role of emotional intelligence and soft skills in effective leadership, advocating for a balanced approach between technical skills and emotional quotient (EQ). Sponsored by Predige, the discussion includes practical tips for HR professionals and leaders looking to enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Emma Woodthorpe, Chief People Officer at Brooks Automation. Emma shares her career journey from headhunter to HR executive and discusses key strategies for fostering a high-performance culture, leadership lessons, and the impact of COVID-19 on workplace culture. She also elaborates on the importance of having a strong network and the role of technology in achieving organizational goals.