Built By People

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jodi Armit, an HR executive with over 30 years of experience across various industries. Jodi shares her extensive career journey, highlighting crucial lessons learned from diverse roles in compensation, talent acquisition, and development. Jody emphasizes the importance of HR professionals understand...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Lisa Hammond, the people leader at Veridigm. Lisa shares her unconventional career journey from a paralegal to a prominent HR executive, emphasizing the importance of taking career risks and the impact of crises on her leadership approach. She discusses her varied experience in both small businesses and large cor...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Livia, a seasoned HR executive, to discuss her dynamic career journey from investment banking to management consulting, and eventually to her current role in the people function at WellHub. Livia highlights the growing importance of workplace wellness, the necessity for personalized wellness programs acr...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Patrick Simmons, an HR executive with over 30 years of experience in compensation and benefits, currently at Ecobat. Patrick shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of market pricing in developing pay programs while acknowledging its limitations. He also discusses the challenges and opp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave speaks with Erin Ogunsanya about her unique journey into HR and her current role as Head of Global Benefits and Wellness at Matterport. Erin shares her unconventional path from hairstylist to HR leader and discusses the impact of the hybrid work environment on employee wellness. She highlights effective wellness programs...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Laura Bartus, the head of learning for Humana's pharmacy division and volunteer chief learning officer for the Human Health Project. Laura discusses her transition from a high school English teacher to a leader in corporate learning and development. She highlights the importance of managing emotions d...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo engages with Rodrigo, an HR leader at Boston Globe Media. Rodrigo shares his career journey from working in various HR roles at DuPont and Axalta Coating Systems in Mexico to transitioning to the U.S. and ultimately joining the media industry. The discussion delves into strategies for effectively integrating...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host welcomes Paul, an experienced HR executive, to share insights from his unconventional career journey. Starting in call centers, Paul transitioned from customer service roles to becoming a successful CHRO. He discusses the importance of empathetic leadership, vulnerability, and human-first practices. Paul reflects on his life's work, includin...

Join us on the Built by People podcast as we converse with Brian Power at Nextdoor, an esteemed HR leader with extensive experience in top technology companies like Google and Square. Brian shares his impressive career journey from the dot-com boom to his current role as Chief People Officer at Nextdoor. In this episode, Brian discusses the evolving CHRO role, particularly in the wake of the COVID...

This episode of the Built by People podcast features Dr. Charm, an HR leader with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Charm shares her unique career journey and delves into her four stages of change—modification, manipulation, maintenance, and management—to ensure successful organizational transformation. She highlights the role of gamification in engaging employees and driving change, and discusses...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, HR leader Michael Sloan shares his unconventional career journey from law to human resources, emphasizing the importance of intangible qualities in leadership. Through his book 'Unlocking Talent' and personal anecdotes, Sloan highlights how focusing on soft skills, street smarts, and team collaboration contributes to organizationa...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we explore the career journey of Renu Chhabra, an HR executive at Tyson Foods, who shares her extensive experience in Total Rewards . Renu discusses her background in actuarial mathematics, beginning at UT Austin, and her subsequent roles at companies like CVS, Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson), CBRE, and McKesson. She delves into the challeng...

Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Natalie: Insights from a Former Chief Diversity Officer In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Natalie Holder, a former Chief Diversity Officer at Slack National Accelerator Laboratory, shares her career journey from employment attorney to DEI leader. She discusses the critical role of Diversity Officers in organizational effectiveness, off...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, HR leader Josh Greenwald shares his extensive career journey spanning over 25 years with roles at Macy's, Liberty Mutual, Bank of America, TIA, and Elevance Health. Sponsored by Previ, the episode delves into pressing HR topics, including the need for durable talent strategies in the face of rapid change, the importance of building a sustainable...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave interviews Cassandra Pratt, an HR executive with a rich career journey from finance to HR leadership roles in various firms. They discuss Cass's nonlinear career path, including her experiences in recruitment, finance, tech firms, and finally Progyny, where she significantly influenced company culture and benefits programs. Ca...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we hear from Jamal Salim, a seasoned HR executive with a unique career trajectory that began in the military. Jamal shares his journey from serving in the Army to becoming a union shop steward and ultimately an HR leader. He discusses the importance of approachability, addressing conflict tactfully, and balancing policy enforcement with employee advo...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave talks with Amrita Bhaumik, a seasoned HR leader with over two decades of experience. Amrita shares her insights on navigating a career in HR, her experiences in male-dominated industries, and her strategies for creating inclusive work environments. The discussion includes her journey from India to the United States, the importance of mentor...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Crystal Boysen, the Chief People Officer at Sprout Social. Crystal shares her unconventional career journey from IT consulting at Deloitte to a pivotal role in HR, and emphasizes the importance of people-centric approaches in driving organizational performance. They discuss the significance of cultural surveys over traditional en...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we explore the dynamic career of Will Powley, an HR leader with extensive experience at GE, healthcare consultancies, and startups. Will discusses his journey from communications to HR roles and his work in creating corporate universities at multiple organizations. He shares insights on aligning corporate learning with company missions, identifying i...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Ashleish Alexander, Director of Benefits at LifePoint Health, discusses the strategies and initiatives employed to support the physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and caregiver wellbeing of employees. The conversation delves into practical measures such as free gym memberships, telehealth services, employee assistance programs, and flexib...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Chad Thompson, Chief People Officer at LanzaTech, shares his insights and experiences in HR built over a 30-year career. Born in the UK to Caribbean parents and having worked in over 70 countries, Chad discusses how his multicultural background has shaped his approach to diversity, creativity, and culture in the workplace. He emphasizes the importanc...

The Built by People podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Ray Turek at Spartan, a seasoned HR leader with over 30 years of experience in various roles across both public and private sectors. Sponsored by Predige, the episode covers Ray's extensive career journey, his instrumental role in managing succession planning in family-owned businesses, and the unique challenges of transition...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we speak with Teresa, VP of Total Rewards at Proofpoint, about the evolution of compensation and benefits strategies in the post-COVID hybrid work environment. Teresa shares her career journey in HR, details the challenges of incentivizing a return to office, and emphasizes the importance of listening to employees' needs. Learn how her organization i...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, Sandy Cross shares her unique career journey from being an athlete and pursuing a career in college athletics to becoming the Chief People Officer at the PGA of America. Sandy discusses her transition into HR during unprecedented changes, including a corporate relocation and major technological shifts. She also delves into the development and imple...

The Built by People podcast episode features Lisa Jacobi at COCC, an HR executive, sharing her journey into human resources, which began with IT recruiting in the late '90s. She discusses COCC's strategic decision to prioritize workplace culture, leading to decreased turnover, increased employee engagement, and improved client satisfaction. Lisa explains the importance of aligning talent strategy...