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Episode Synopsis
Dawn Wong is a human-centric HR leader with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including technology, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and media. As Head of People & Experience, APAC at VaynerMedia, she leads with empathy to build inclusive cultures and create moments that matter across the talent lifecycle. Prior to VaynerMedia, Dawn held senior HR leadership roles at LinkedIn, Rakuten, and Casio, where she built award-winning teams and drove large-scale people transformation. She is a passionate advocate for redefining talent experience, extending beyond full-time employees through curiosity, connection, and data-informed strategy.Join us on this episode of the HR Impact Show where Fung, VP of Customer Success at EngageRocket, sat down to chat with Dawn Wong, Head of People and Experience at Vaynermedia APAC. Dawn shares her 20-year journey in HR, inspired by a personal challenge during motherhood, and offers invaluable insights into creating human-centric workplaces. Learn about her philosophy on moments that matter, the importance of curiosity, and the future of work with the rise of the gig economy. Get practical advice on performance management, diversity and inclusion, and fostering an inclusive environment. Chapters00:00 Introduction00:57 Guest Introduction: Dawn Wong01:38 Dawn's HR Career and Philosophy03:40 Advice for Women and Organizations05:49 Commonalities Across Industries07:46 Creating Moments That Matter09:41 Performance Management Insights11:49 Driving Diversity and Inclusion15:14 Listening to Employees at VaynerMedia24:58 Future of the Workplace34:14 Rapid Fire Questions & ConclusionResources[Free] Get this episode key insights here: https://blog.engagerocket.co/the-hr-impact-show/Connect with Dawn Wong: linkedin.com/in/dawnwonghkConnect with Fung Tai: linkedin.com/in/fungtai1801Youtube: youtube.com/@TheHRImpactShowLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-hr-impact-showThank you for tuning into The HR Impact Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share with your friends.Are you hungry for more? Join our HR Impact Community for monthly insights from global HR leaders and event invites: https://www.engagerocket.co/hrimpactAbout The HR Impact ShowJoin top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.Hosted by Dorothy Yiu, EngageRocket's CEO & Co-founder and Fung Tai, EngageRocket's VP of Customer Success.
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