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Martha Lucia Groulx, Chief People Officer at Acumatica


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Connecting HR and Business Success: Martha Groulx's Career Insights

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Martha, who shares her extensive career journey from working at British American Tobacco in Colombia to leading HR functions at Microsoft and Acumatica.

Martha discusses her experiences in helping organizations grow and adapt, highlighting the importance of HR in supporting business decisions and driving employee engagement.

She shares specific examples of challenging HR stereotypes, the critical skills HR professionals need to develop, and implementing innovative HR strategies. Martha's insights emphasize the significance of analytical skills, critical thinking, and effective storytelling in HR.

She concludes with advice on balancing personal and professional priorities to create a productive and engaged workforce.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:50 Martha's Career Journey

01:54 Transition to Microsoft

02:19 Relocation to the US and Regional Role

03:53 Joining Acumatica

05:05 Challenging HR Stereotypes

08:00 Critical Skills for HR Professionals

12:36 Innovative HR Strategies

16:13 Parting Advice and Conclusion

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Built By PeopleBy Dave D'Angelo