HR Leaders

How to Lead Across Different Cultures


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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Helene Hasselskog, Chief Human Resources Officer at Sweco, to explore how leadership alignment, cultural awareness, and talent scarcity are shaping the future of engineering organizations.

Helene shares Sweco's journey toward a joint leadership philosophy, the challenges of balancing performance with care, and how the company is navigating one of the toughest hiring markets in Europe.


🎓 In this episode, Helene discusses:

  1. Addressing the talent shortage in engineering
  2. Balancing performance with empathy in leadership
  3. Aligning leadership around shared values and purpose
  4. Cultural differences and leadership styles across borders
  5. Upskilling, acquisitions, and internal development strategies

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