30 min
From HR to People: How Atlas Renewable Energy Transformed the Traditional HR Role Engaging Leadership
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- Management
Summary:
In this episode of the podcast, host CT Leong welcomes Marcela Pizzi, Head of People and Communications at Atlas Renewable Energy. The conversation pivots around the essential role of cultivating a people-centric culture within an organization and how it can spearhead the company's drive to be a force for good. As the episode unfolds, Marcela shares the origin of Atlas Renewable Energy and how her role evolved beyond traditional human resources, focusing on inclusive, safe, and growth-minded work environments.
Marcela recounts the innovative strategies Atlas has employed from its inception to foster unity, diversity, and excellence - key pillars of the company's values. From implementing blind CVs and increasing women's representation in the energy sector to investing in community training and development, Pizzi narrates Atlas's commitment to "being a force for good" and leveraging cultural diversity for the company's expansion across LATAM regions and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
Atlas Renewable Energy is a pioneer in the clean energy sector, with a presence in multiple LATAM countries and focused on creating a people-centric, diverse, and safe work environment.Marcela Pizzi was the first HR hire at Atlas, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's culture to prioritize sustainable growth and employee well-being.The discussion centered around the importance of moving beyond viewing HR merely as administrative or 'soft' work, and into a strategic partnership integral to business success.Atlas Renewable Energy's commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to their hiring processes, with initiatives such as blind CVs and insistence on a diverse candidate pool for all positions.The company's value system incorporates the principles of being united, excellence-driven, human, and constantly evolving, which weaves through every level of its business operations.
Chapters:
0:00
Building People-Centric Companies for Global Good
2:28
Building Atlas: A People-Centric Culture from Scratch
5:10
Driving Sustainable Energy Transition as a Force for Good
8:02
Embracing Diversity to Forge a Unified Identity
8:36
Debunking HR Myths and Embracing Strategic Partnership
12:04
Cultivating Inclusive Culture in Atlas's Evolutionary Journey
16:43
Fostering Inclusion Across Multinational Corporate Cultures
17:57
Implementing Diversity Without Quotas in Global Hiring Practices
23:05
Embedding Corporate Purpose and Values in Business Strategy
28:16
Connecting With HR Expert Marcela Pizzi for Social Good
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Marcela: linkedin.com/in/marcela-pizzi-56a32a15/
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
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Summary:
In this episode of the podcast, host CT Leong welcomes Marcela Pizzi, Head of People and Communications at Atlas Renewable Energy. The conversation pivots around the essential role of cultivating a people-centric culture within an organization and how it can spearhead the company's drive to be a force for good. As the episode unfolds, Marcela shares the origin of Atlas Renewable Energy and how her role evolved beyond traditional human resources, focusing on inclusive, safe, and growth-minded work environments.
Marcela recounts the innovative strategies Atlas has employed from its inception to foster unity, diversity, and excellence - key pillars of the company's values. From implementing blind CVs and increasing women's representation in the energy sector to investing in community training and development, Pizzi narrates Atlas's commitment to "being a force for good" and leveraging cultural diversity for the company's expansion across LATAM regions and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
Atlas Renewable Energy is a pioneer in the clean energy sector, with a presence in multiple LATAM countries and focused on creating a people-centric, diverse, and safe work environment.Marcela Pizzi was the first HR hire at Atlas, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's culture to prioritize sustainable growth and employee well-being.The discussion centered around the importance of moving beyond viewing HR merely as administrative or 'soft' work, and into a strategic partnership integral to business success.Atlas Renewable Energy's commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to their hiring processes, with initiatives such as blind CVs and insistence on a diverse candidate pool for all positions.The company's value system incorporates the principles of being united, excellence-driven, human, and constantly evolving, which weaves through every level of its business operations.
Chapters:
0:00
Building People-Centric Companies for Global Good
2:28
Building Atlas: A People-Centric Culture from Scratch
5:10
Driving Sustainable Energy Transition as a Force for Good
8:02
Embracing Diversity to Forge a Unified Identity
8:36
Debunking HR Myths and Embracing Strategic Partnership
12:04
Cultivating Inclusive Culture in Atlas's Evolutionary Journey
16:43
Fostering Inclusion Across Multinational Corporate Cultures
17:57
Implementing Diversity Without Quotas in Global Hiring Practices
23:05
Embedding Corporate Purpose and Values in Business Strategy
28:16
Connecting With HR Expert Marcela Pizzi for Social Good
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Marcela: linkedin.com/in/marcela-pizzi-56a32a15/
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
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30 min