Listen "Leading with Listening: How Spotify Keeps Its People with Michael Kim"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to support employee wellbeing across 25 countries - while keeping culture consistent and attrition low?In this episode of Australia’s Healthiest Workplace, host Mike Doyle is joined by Michael Kim, Head of HR for JAPAC and SAMEA at Spotify. A seasoned global people leader with over two decades of experience across tech, media and finance, Michael has played a key role in shaping Spotify’s culture strategy across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He’s also the architect behind Spotify’s globally recognised parental leave program.Michael shares how Spotify builds policies from the inside out—using listening, data and empathy to support employee health and performance. From rolling out a company-wide Wellness Week to exploring the future of AI in HR, we unpack how a people-first culture can deliver real business outcomes, no matter the market.This is a masterclass in building global culture without losing the local truth.
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