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Episode Synopsis
Navigating HR's Future: A Conversation with Laura on Career, Trends, and Technology
In this episode, Laura shares her career journey from studying Human Resource Management to becoming a Chief People Officer. She discusses her experiences in various roles at Lockheed Martin and SAP, highlighting her interest in technology and transformational change. Laura delves into current HR trends like AI and its potential impact on simplifying tasks and enhancing productivity. She also addresses challenges in the HR landscape, the evolving employee-employer dynamic, and the future of work. Laura offers insights on measuring HR initiative outcomes and adapting to rapid changes, concluding with advice for fellow HR executives.
00:00 Introduction and Career Journey
02:19 Key HR Trends and Adaptation
06:07 Measuring HR Impact
08:12 Challenges in HR
10:17 Future of Work and HR's Role
12:07 Parting Advice and Conclusion
In this episode, Laura shares her career journey from studying Human Resource Management to becoming a Chief People Officer. She discusses her experiences in various roles at Lockheed Martin and SAP, highlighting her interest in technology and transformational change. Laura delves into current HR trends like AI and its potential impact on simplifying tasks and enhancing productivity. She also addresses challenges in the HR landscape, the evolving employee-employer dynamic, and the future of work. Laura offers insights on measuring HR initiative outcomes and adapting to rapid changes, concluding with advice for fellow HR executives.
00:00 Introduction and Career Journey
02:19 Key HR Trends and Adaptation
06:07 Measuring HR Impact
08:12 Challenges in HR
10:17 Future of Work and HR's Role
12:07 Parting Advice and Conclusion
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