Built By People

Dave D'Angelo
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Built By People is an HR podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top HR leaders. Host Dave D'Angelo interviews HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an HR leader. Join our community of 20k+ HR professionals and discover fresh strategies to drive real change in your organization.

  1. Leah Buckley, VP of People at Art of Problem Solving

    3H AGO

    Leah Buckley, VP of People at Art of Problem Solving

    Summary In this episode of the Built By People Podcast, Leah Buckley shares her non-traditional career journey in HR, highlighting key influences and mentorship that shaped her path. She discusses critical decisions made during acquisitions, the importance of building business partner teams, and the challenges of making unpopular decisions for long-term benefits. Leah emphasizes the significance of implementing competencies and leveling in organizations and provides advice for early career professionals on valuing their voices and ideas. Takeaways Leah's career journey in HR was non-traditional and exploratory.Key influences include her father and mentors from Target and Amazon.Navigating critical decisions during acquisitions can build trust.Building business partner teams provides essential support for leaders.Unpopular decisions can lead to long-term organizational benefits.Implementing competencies and leveling is crucial for employee growth.Foundational steps are necessary for successful HR initiatives.Early career professionals should value their voices and ideas.Mentorship plays a significant role in career development. Chapters 00:00 Leah's Non-Traditional Career Journey 06:23 Navigating Tough Decisions in HR 12:28 Advice for Emerging Leaders

    13 min
  2. Heidi Barnett, President at isolved Talent Acquisition

    1D AGO

    Heidi Barnett, President at isolved Talent Acquisition

    Summary In this conversation, Heidi shares her extensive career journey in HR, detailing her rise from a content writer to CEO and now president of isolved Talent Acquisition. She discusses the challenges faced during a surge in job applications, particularly during mass layoffs in tech, and how her team adapted by implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline the recruitment process. Heidi emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in candidate applications and shares valuable lessons learned from her experiences, including the need for clear job ads and effective screening processes. She concludes with advice on leveraging AI effectively in recruitment. Takeaways Heidi's career began in marketing and evolved into HR.She faced overwhelming job applications during tech layoffs.Quality of candidates is more important than quantity.AI tools helped streamline the recruitment process.Well-written job ads are crucial for attracting the right candidates.Candidate matching AI can surface the best fits.Understanding the job role is essential for effective hiring.Recruiting should be treated as a system, not a linear pipeline.Over-automation can lead to challenges in recruitment.Inputs to AI systems must be continuously refined. Chapters 00:00 Heidi's Career Journey in HR 02:03 Navigating High Volume Job Applications 04:33 Implementing AI in Recruitment 07:04 Lessons Learned from Recruitment Challenges 10:08 Parting Advice on AI Utilization

    11 min
  3. Karina Young, VP of People at 15Five

    4D AGO

    Karina Young, VP of People at 15Five

    Summary In this conversation, HR strategic leader and VP of People at 15Five, Karina Young, shares her extensive experience in scaling tech organizations and the challenges faced in HR, including burnout and manager enablement. She discusses the importance of data in advocating for HR needs, the role of executives in program rollouts, and the significance of measuring HR impact through various metrics. Karina concludes with advice on making small, incremental changes for personal and professional growth. Takeaways HR burnout is unfortunately more and more common given shrinking team sizes.Karina uses data to advocate for the right balance with headcount.Executives must play a big role in the rollout of the manager enablement program to ensure their success.Peer-to-peer learning creates a cool community that drives continuous engagement.One small shift every day makes you better. Chapters 00:00 Karina's Journey in HR 02:06 Addressing HR Burnout 04:07 Manager Enablement Challenges 06:41 Measuring HR Impact 08:42 Parting Advice for Growth

    9 min
  4. Monne Williams, Chief Impact Officer at Handshake

    4D AGO

    Monne Williams, Chief Impact Officer at Handshake

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Monet Williams shares her career journey from a student with a passion for people to a leader in organizational transformation. She discusses key influences that shaped her path, including her experiences at McKinsey and the Red Sox, and highlights the importance of understanding employee needs and community engagement. Monet emphasizes the significance of employee resource groups and the need for HR leaders to adapt to constant change in the workforce. She concludes with valuable advice for emerging leaders on facilitating change and making it easier for people to do the right thing. Takeaways Monet describes herself as a 'people nerd'.Her early experiences shaped her career path away from engineering.She spent 11 years at McKinsey focusing on people and organization.Listening to concerns is crucial in high-stakes situations.Expanding customer bases can lead to meaningful change.Credibility can be a challenge when proposing new ideas.Change management requires addressing people's fears and uncertainties.Employee resource groups can enhance culture and retention.HR leaders should align ERGs with business impact.Facilitating change involves removing barriers for employees. Chapters 00:00 Monet's Career Journey: From Student to Consultant 03:21 Key Influences and Career Shifts 06:11 High-Stakes Decisions and Change Management 09:07 Leadership Strategies and Employee Resource Groups 10:47 Future of HR: Adapting to Change

    11 min
  5. Jill Wrobel, EVP & Chief HR Officer at Brunswick Corporation

    SEP 30

    Jill Wrobel, EVP & Chief HR Officer at Brunswick Corporation

    Summary In this conversation, Jill Wrobel shares her career journey from being an actuary to becoming the CHRO of Brunswick Corporation. Jill discusses the challenges faced in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, especially during rapid growth periods. She outlines concrete steps taken to address these challenges, the impactful outcomes of their efforts, and offers recommendations for others looking to implement similar strategies in their organizations. Takeaways Continuous improvement is critical for our internal workforce.Storytelling drives a culture of continuous improvement.Walk the walk, model the behaviors.Celebrate the wins and near misses.Lead with the heart in HR.It's an obligation to lead with authenticity. Chapters 00:00 Jill's Career Journey in HR 03:11 Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement 05:59 Concrete Steps for Continuous Improvement 08:36 Impactful Outcomes of Continuous Improvement 11:18 Strategies for Driving Continuous Improvement 14:18 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

    15 min
  6. Sharon John, Vice President - Global Total Rewards and Mobility, Thoughtworks Inc.

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    Sharon John, Vice President - Global Total Rewards and Mobility, Thoughtworks Inc.

    In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Sharon John shares her extensive career journey in HR, emphasizing the importance of total rewards and the impact of COVID-19 on compensation practices. She discusses her career-defining moments, the challenges of communication in a global context, and her aspirations for leaving a lasting legacy in HR leadership. Sharon advocates for transparent communication and the need for HR professionals to evolve into strategic partners within organizations.

    13 min
  7. Bruce Nichols, Chief People Officer of HR Solutions

    SEP 26

    Bruce Nichols, Chief People Officer of HR Solutions

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Bruce Nichols shares his unconventional career journey from the army to HR leadership roles across various industries. He discusses pivotal moments in his career, the importance of building lasting change within organizations, and the challenges of making unpopular decisions. Bruce emphasizes the need for HR leaders to adapt to technological advancements while maintaining a human-centric approach. He concludes with valuable advice on humility and decisiveness in leadership. Takeaways Bruce's career journey began unexpectedly after leaving the army.He transitioned from finance to HR through various roles.Building a centralized employee relations team was a significant achievement.Navigating unpopular decisions is part of effective leadership.Presence and engagement with employees are crucial for leaders.Understanding business fundamentals is essential for HR leaders.AI and technology should complement human interaction in HR.Humble decisiveness is key to effective leadership.Leaders must accept the consequences of their decisions.Building trust within teams is vital for long-term success.

    20 min
  8. Donna Brown, Founder of Cultivation HR

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    Donna Brown, Founder of Cultivation HR

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Dallin Demke interviews Donna Brown, founder of Cultivation HR, who shares her extensive experience in HR and technology leadership. The conversation delves into the challenges HR professionals face, particularly in embracing AI while maintaining fairness and compliance. Donna discusses the operational demands on HR teams, especially in smaller organizations, and the potential of AI to alleviate some of these burdens. The discussion also covers the evolution of performance reviews and the importance of continuous feedback in modern HR practices. Donna emphasizes the need for HR to think creatively about resource allocation and partnerships to enhance their capabilities. Takeaways HR professionals are challenged by balancing innovation with governance.AI can create capacity for HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives.Year-end HR activities are particularly demanding for small teams.AI's promise in HR is significant, but implementation is complex.Continuous coaching is becoming a viable alternative to annual performance reviews.AI tools can enhance learning and operational efficiency in HR.HR should leverage external partnerships to extend capabilities.The future of HR involves thinking beyond traditional staffing models.AI can help automate routine tasks, freeing up time for strategic work.HR must ensure ethical considerations are integrated into AI usage.

    18 min
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Built By People is an HR podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top HR leaders. Host Dave D'Angelo interviews HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an HR leader. Join our community of 20k+ HR professionals and discover fresh strategies to drive real change in your organization.

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  • Creator
    Dave D'Angelo
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    367
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dave D'Angelo
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    Built By People

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