Episode Summary
What does it take to lead a people strategy for a 7,000+ employee organization across 45 markets—and still put people first? In this episode of HR Voices by All Voices, Emily Fenech sits down with Kevin Henry, Chief People Officer at Pulte Group, one of the largest home construction companies in the U.S. Kevin shares how his team drives culture, engagement, and trust in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Kevin opens up about the biggest challenge facing people leaders today: supporting the emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing of employees amidst economic, social, and environmental uncertainty. His leadership approach emphasizes intentional communication, providing “the why” behind decisions, and creating safe spaces for transparency and connection.
Listeners will walk away with powerful insights on the shift from work-life balance to life-work integration, how to build trust at scale, and why consistency—and caring—wins the race.
Key Timestamps
[00:35] – Introduction to Kevin Henry and Pulte Group’s people strategy
[02:14] – The power of listening and meeting employees where they are
[03:11] – The top challenge: supporting wellbeing in uncertain times
[04:38] – Why context and transparency matter more than ever
[07:46] – The blurring of work and life—and how leaders should respond
[09:37] – Building intimacy and trust within teams
[12:24] – Valuing differences: a personal story on perspective and inclusion
[16:54] – Final advice: be bold, be wise, be people first
Takeaways
Communicate the “why” behind decisions to create alignment and engagement
Recognize and support the whole person, not just the employee
Build trust through intentional leadership and vulnerability
Create psychologically safe environments that encourage real conversation
Value different perspectives to unlock team potential and belonging
Consistency beats intensity—lead with patience and purpose
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