On this exciting episode of WIBcast, Phoebe has a discussion with Jacqui Canney about the power of putting people first in a corporate setting. Jacqui is the current Global Chief People Officer for WPP, which is the largest advertising agency in the world. WPP can be traced to 1 in 3 impressions made by advertising agencies and has a presence in over 100 countries.  Jacqui talks about what it means to her to be representative and inclusive in advertising.

Before WPP, she held the same position at Walmart. As Chief People Officer, Jacqui was head of all aspects of people strategy. At Walmart Jacqui led initiatives to invest over $3 billion into associates, which allowed many Walmart employees to buy their first home or send their children to college. We talk about Jacqui’s shift from accounting roles to human resources and the positive impact she has imparted on thousands of people throughout her career. Her experience and story of her time at Walmart will make you think of big brand names in a new light.

She talks about her fierce passion for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, and she gives a look into how management recognizes prospective leaders (hint: it’s both a science and an art). On D&I, Jacqui reflects on a business trip that made her realize how much she didn’t know and how much work was left to be done in the D&I space. She says that the best work comes from the most diverse teams! We finish up with a conversation about where the advertising industry may be headed!

This is NOT an episode to miss!

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