Transforming HR Leadership with Robert Sklans's Insights

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Rob, an HR executive with a diverse career journey. Rob shares his experiences from starting in emergency medical services to leading HR functions at Johnson & Johnson and other life science companies.

He details his involvement in launching successful product lines like Johnson's Buddies and his key principles for effective HR transformation, emphasizing alignment with business strategy, effective change management, standardization, adaptability, and transparency.

Rob also highlights the importance of being a curious and business-focused HR partner and the significance of involving stakeholders to overcome resistance in change processes.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ

00:45 Rob's Career Journey

04:35 HR as True Business Partners

08:28 Principles of Successful HR Transformation

13:51 Stakeholder Engagement in HR Transformation

18:21 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

18:59 Closing Remarks

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