In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Predige, we welcome Sarika Lamont, Vice President of People and Culture at Vidyard. Sarika shares her extensive career journey starting from her early days at Philip Morris to her current role in the tech industry. She discusses the importance of a well-defined compensation strategy, the role of pay transparency in building trust and engagement, and the concept of job architecture. Sarika emphasizes the need for HR and business alignment in compensation planning and offers practical advice on implementing transparent pay structures. She also highlights the significance of change management and the phased approach in educating managers and employees about compensation.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host David interviews HR leader Phil Monaghan to uncover his extensive journey in HR, starting from his transition from financial services to HR roles in various organizations including NTT Data and the American Cancer Society. Phil shares key experiences and lessons learned, including the importance of standing your ground, building strong relationships, and becoming an effective HR Business Partner. He discusses the evolving landscape of HR with an emphasis on business acumen, change management, and transparent performance management. Phil also provides valuable advice for HR professionals to help them drive business outcomes and maintain lifelong learning.

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host dives into the career journey of HR executive Pamela Brown. With over two decades of experience, Pamela shares insights from her roles at CIFG and a top global insurance firm to her current position at Crunch Fitness. She discusses effective strategies for analyzing engagement surveys, building trust within organizations, and implementing both quick wins and long-term cultural shifts. Pamela emphasizes the importance of transparency, communication, and continuous engagement for driving organizational impact.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Una Raghavan shares her extensive experience in HR leadership, discussing key strategies in harmonizing benefits and compensation across organizations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business relationships, creating a wellness strategy, and inspiring teams through meaningful change. Una also provides insights on overcoming challenges, effectively balancing wellness strategies with budgets, and the key qualities needed to become a successful Total Rewards leader.

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, Armi Noorata shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from a beauty therapist to a backend web developer, and eventually into HR and analytics roles at Deloitte. She discusses key lessons learned, such as the importance of being open to new opportunities and enthusiasm for new challenges. The conversation delves into family forming benefits, financial wellness programs, and the impact of such benefits on workforce productivity and retention. Armi highlights future trends and advises organizations to focus on flexibility, personalization, and alignment with employee needs to stay competitive in total rewards offerings.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Brian Davenport shares his extensive career journey from healthcare underwriting to HR leadership. He discusses the evolution of employee benefits programs, the critical importance of executive buy-in, and the challenges associated with proving ROI on benefits. Brian emphasizes the need for strategic relationships with C-suite leaders and the use of modern tools such as AI to enhance compensation strategies. He also provides practical advice for optimizing benefits while maintaining minimal impact on employees.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews DJ Campbell, Chief HR Officer for Sanford Health, about his 15-year journey in HR. DJ shares key lessons and experiences, including the importance of adaptability, empathy, and effective communication with employees. The discussion also covers Sanford Health's structured approach to employee engagement through surveys, the use of technology for real-time feedback, and the implementation of action plans to enhance job satisfaction and performance. Sponsored by Previ, the podcast highlights the significance of listening to and acting upon employee feedback to foster a more engaged and productive workforce.

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Nancy Vitale, CHRO at Omada Health, and explores her career journey, insights, and experiences in HR. Nancy discusses her career background, having worked at major corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Cigna, and Procter & Gamble before joining Omada Health. The conversation delves into the concept of Employee Value Proposition (EVP), defining it as a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards that attract and retain employees. Nancy outlines Omada Health's approach to EVP, its six key components, and highlights other companies with strong EVPs like Google and Adobe. She emphasizes the importance of aligning EVP with company mission, vision, and values, as well as the need for regular assessment through employee surveys and feedback. Nancy concludes with advice on building and measuring an effective EVP to strengthen employer branding and retain talent.

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