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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