Adapting HR Strategies for Rapid Organizational Growth with Katya Laviolette

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Katya, One Password's Chief People Officer, who shares insights from her extensive 30-plus year career in HR.

Katya discusses her journey from working in labor relations at large publicly traded companies to scaling HR functions in private startups.

She elaborates on One Password's explosive growth post-2019 funding, moving from a B2C to B2B model, and stresses the importance of codifying cultural values. Katya shares strategies for maintaining core values amidst rapid expansion and emphasizes the necessity of resilience and clear communication in fostering a high performance culture.

She addresses challenges in aligning the company's culture with business goals and offers practical advice on balancing people's needs with organizational objectives.

Katya rounds off the discussion with advice on building personal resilience and staying curious in the fast-paced world of HR.

00:00 Welcome to the Built by People Podcast

00:53 Katya's Career Journey in HR

01:58 Adapting Organizational Culture for Growth

04:37 Building a High-Performance Culture

06:06 Managing Resistance and Communication

09:01 Balancing People and Business Goals

11:14 Parting Advice on Resilience and AI

12:03 Conclusion and Farewell

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