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Innovative HR Solutions and Career Journey with PatrickIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Patrick, a seasoned HR leader who shares his unexpected career journey into human resources. Patrick discusses the challenges faced with traditional employee benefit offerings and his decision to implement Previ, a private pricing network, to provide unique and cost-effective be...

Enhancing Employee Engagement and AI Integration with Russ from Stibo SystemsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Russ, a seasoned HR executive, to discuss his career journey from teaching to HR leadership at Stibo Systems. Russ shares insights on leveraging the PECON survey to improve employee engagement, especially during periods of growth and organizational challeng...

Navigating HR Leadership with Beth on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host interviews Beth, an HR professional with 17 years of experience. Beth shares her career journey from starting in Kentucky to taking on various roles in Austin, including at Wheatsville Food Co-op, Kendra Scott, and her current position at Auctane. She discusses the challenges o...

Innovative HR Transformations with Cortney: From Military to CryptoIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host interviews Cortney, who shares her diverse career journey from the Army National Guard to the corporate world, spanning roles in the beauty industry, tech, and crypto. Cortney discusses a major restructuring at her current research organization, resolving challenges by shifti...

Building and Transforming Company Culture with Katie from HarveyIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Katie, the Chief People Officer at Harvey, an AI company focused on legal and professional services. Katie shares her career journey from HubSpot to Harvey and her experiences in shaping company culture. She discusses the strategies she used at HubSpot to foster transpa...

Aligning HR Strategies with Organizational Goals featuring CourtneyIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Courtney, a seasoned HR professional with over 18 years of experience in a charter school management company, National Heritage Academies. Courtney shares her journey into HR and her dedication to education, influenced by her family's background. She discusses t...

Leading with Empathy and Excellence: A Conversation with Christine on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Christine, an HR executive with over 25 years of experience. Christine shares her unique journey in HR, starting straight out of college and evolving through roles at major organizations like Ford Motor Company and Dunkin Brands. She di...

Creativity Under Constraints: Insights from Pat on Agile HR PracticesIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Pat, an HR executive, to discuss his career journey and innovative HR strategies. Pat shares how his struggles in school led to a career in HR, influenced by family members in the field. He emphasizes the importance of constraints in fostering creativity and provid...

Exploring HR Strategies and Innovations with ClarkIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host interviews Clark, a seasoned HR professional. Clark shares his untraditional career path in HR, starting from journalism and transitioning through financial services to his current role at US Bank. He discusses his experience in various companies like HP and Cognizant, emphasizing how differe...

Leveraging Culture for Business Success with Will on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave invites Will, an experienced HR executive with over 20 years in the people function, to discuss his career journey and insights on corporate culture. Will shares his experiences with companies such as International Banana Republic, Visa Europe, Poshmark, and...

Building Organizational Culture and Encouraging Lifelong Learning with Connie from Altos LabsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Connie, the Chief People Officer at Altos Labs, to discuss her career journey and experiences in human resources. Connie shares insights on building a strong organizational culture and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and curio...

HR Leadership Insights with Liz from Jewish Family ServicesIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host interviews Liz, a veteran HR professional with over 25 years of experience. Liz shares her career journey from retail and tourism to HR roles in various industries, including real estate, telecom, and nonprofit sectors. Currently with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Liz discusses...

Nurturing Next Gen Talent: Christie's HR InnovationsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Christie, a seasoned HR executive. Christie shares her unconventional journey from teaching to HR and her development of next-gen talent programs at Taylor Morrison Home Funding. These programs, including Financial Services University, are designed to address an aging workforce an...

Creative HR Strategies and Total Rewards with Joe on Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Joe, an HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Joe shares his career journey and his interest in compliance, employee benefits, and HR systems. He discusses the unique challenges of retaining top talent during today's uncertain market and how...

Gabriella Bedor's Journey: Empowering HR with Authentic Leadership In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Gabriela, the Chief Human Resource Officer, who shares her extensive career journey from an intern to her current role in HR leadership. Gabriela emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal brand and performance to open career opportunities. She advocates f...

From Law to HR Leadership: Amanda's Unconventional Journey In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Amanda to discuss her unique career path from law school to HR leadership. Amanda details her initial aspirations to become a prosecutor, her shift to private practice, and eventually transitioning into the HR space. She highlights the challenges and learnings from her d...

From Big Corporations to Shutterfly: Mandy's Leadership Journey and Insights In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes Mandy, the CHRO at Shutterfly, to discuss her career journey from working at major corporations like GE and Pepsi to her current role. Mandy highlights the importance of leadership development practices she learned at these large companies and how they can...

Transforming Talent and Culture at Wendy’s with Maura Stevenson In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host warmly welcomes Maura, who shares her unique career journey from organizational psychology to HR leadership. She delves into her pivotal role in implementing a talent transformation strategy at Wendy’s, which led to an 87% increase in EBITDA per director. Maura discusses the con...

Navigating HR Challenges in the Construction Industry with Brett Dolan In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Brett, an HR leader whose career transitioned from finance to HR over 25 years ago. Brett shares his journey and delves into the specifics of implementing a compensation philosophy and pay transparency at O'Neill, a construction company known for its late adoptio...

Navigating a Dynamic HR Career with Heather Oxley from Global Logic In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Heather, the Chief People Officer at Global Logic. Heather shares her diverse career journey, transitioning from a background in chemistry and zoology, to consulting, and eventually HR leadership. She discusses how her curiosity and willingness to take on new challe...

Innovative Benefits Solutions and Onsite Medical Centers with Kristine Karnath from Moog In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kristine, who shares her unique career journey into benefits, starting from a finance degree to leading the benefits department at Moog for over 20 years. Kristine delves into the implementation of onsite medical centers at Moog, detailing the s...

Building HR Excellence with Jessica: Lessons from Diverse Industries In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Jessica, a seasoned HR professional with nearly 25 years of experience. Jessica shares her expansive career journey, starting from an HR coordinator role at a limousine company in Los Angeles to her current position as VP of HR at Donna Cron Software. She discusse...

Lifelong Learning and Strategic HR Leadership with Jennifer In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jennifer, a seasoned HR leader. Jennifer shares her career journey, highlighting the significance of lifelong learning and her educational background in education and instructional design. She describes her roles at a Wall Street firm and the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yor...

Navigating Career Transitions and Effective HR Strategies with Nichole Upshaw. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Nichole, who shares her dynamic career journey from an entry-level recruiting role at Racetrac Petroleum to leading HR and retail operations at a cannabis startup, and now her role at Cirkul. Nichole discusses the challenges and learnings from managing th...

Revolutionizing Talent Management with Sadia Ayaz on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Sadia, an experienced HR professional. Sadia shares her extensive journey in HR, working with tech giants like Amazon and nonprofits alike. She discusses her book 'Talent Mavericks' which offers actionable strategies for building effective talent...