Balancing Analytics and Human Centricity in HR Leadership with Renee Kaspar

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Renee, an experienced HR executive with a diverse career spanning law, sales, healthcare, and tech.

Renee discusses her winding career journey, transitioning from being a lawyer to playing pivotal HR roles at companies like Pfizer, Cigna, GE, Fidelity, Amazon, eBay, and Thomson Reuters. She elaborates on balancing analytics and human-centric approaches in HR, fostering purpose-driven work environments, and the integration of AI in HR practices.

Renee also introduces the concept of a talent marketplace for agile and innovative team creation. Her parting advice emphasizes the critical importance of focusing on AI and continuous learning in the evolving HR landscape.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:45 Renee's Career Journey: From Law to HR

03:33 Balancing Analytics and Human-Centric HR

05:45 Powered with Purpose: Driving Culture and Engagement

07:16 The Role of AI in HR Evolution

09:40 Talent Marketplace: Creating Agile Teams

12:17 Lessons from Large Corporations and Startups

15:05 Advice for HR Leaders: Embrace AI

15:36 Conclusion and Thank You