Empower HR professionals to embrace technology with insights from CHRO Tricia Shields | Episode 7

In this episode of "Break the Wheel," host David Murray engages with Tricia Shields, Chief HR Officer of Naviant, in a comprehensive discussion on HR challenges and innovations. Tricia has been in the field for more than two decades and being in the technology side of HR she is dedicated to empowering HR professionals to embrace technology, aiming to shift their focus from merely keeping up with demands to actively supporting people and nurturing growth and engagement within their company culture.

Tricia also addresses misconceptions about HR roles, the balance of advocating for both employees and the company, and the technical expertise required in modern HR. The conversation extends to broader topics, including workplace dynamics, the importance of technology in HR, fair compensation, and a lawsuit against Disney.

Tricia shares insights on HR professionals' pandemic-induced burnout and their reinvigoration through technology and change.

Topics Covered:

·         New York becoming the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave

·         Chat-based interviews gaining popularity over video interviews

·         Managing multiple HR technologies and the complexity of maintaining 11 systems of record

·         Misconceptions about HR professionals and the increasing technical expertise within the HR space

·         Impact of job families on compensation and a lawsuit against Disney for workplace discrimination and unequal pay

·         Challenges and transformations within the HR space during the pandemic, including exhaustion and burnout experienced by HR professionals

·         Positive impact of remote work and the transformational opportunities it has provided

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Connect with Tricia Shields:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-shields-3b112a21/

Website: https://naviant.com/

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Connect with David Murray, host:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimurray/

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