Gabriella Bedor's Journey: Empowering HR with Authentic Leadership

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Gabriela, the Chief Human Resource Officer, who shares her extensive career journey from an intern to her current role in HR leadership.

Gabriela emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal brand and performance to open career opportunities. She advocates for simple, genuine gestures to boost team morale and performance, highlighting the power of handwritten notes and small acts of kindness.

Gabriela discusses her approach to fostering authenticity within her HR team and balancing business continuity with compassionate leadership. She shares a successful strategy of implementing furloughs during a challenging time and underscores the importance of listening to employee feedback.

Gabriela concludes by stressing the need to maintain a human connection in HR roles and ensuring that employees feel valued and supported.

00:00 Introduction and Career Journey

01:25 The Power of Simple Gestures

03:04 Cultivating Authenticity in HR

04:34 Balancing Business and Compassion

06:21 Employee Retention Strategies

08:03 Parting Advice and Conclusion

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