HR people are advocating for themselves more and more.

They want to have a seat at the table. But what's the point of that seat at the table? Why do they want it in the first place? And how can they bring their skills to the table to create transformation inside their companies?

To learn more about how HR professionals can act as catalysts for transformational change, drive strategy forward, and help teams flourish, we talked with Mike Bokina, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Siemens USA.

What we talked about:

-Maslow's hierarchy of needs for HR leaders.

-The role managers play in helping employees own their growth.

-A unique philosophy around rewards and recognition.

-Continuous growth management vs. annual performance reviews.

-How to facilitate more open and transparent dialogue around difficult topics.

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