In this episode of People Pulse, we welcome Mary Poppen, Chief Customer Officer at HRIZONS and author of Goodbye, Churn. Hello, Growth!.

Mary brings her wealth of experience to discuss the evolving role of HR as a strategic partner in the boardroom.

She delves into balancing immediate talent needs with long-term goals, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement, and navigating the complexities of change management.

Discover practical strategies for building a sustainable employee experience program, preparing for future HR roles, and the art of storytelling to drive organizational change.

This episode is a must-listen for HR leaders aiming to align people strategy with business success.

00:00 Intro

01:03 How can HR balance the immediate need to fill specific roles for business challenges with a long-term talent management strategy?

03:57 How can HR use data-driven insights to improve employee engagement?

07:39 How can organizations justify the value of employee experience technology and overcome change management challenges?

10:45 How can HR technology help businesses achieve their strategy, and what metrics can be used to measure its return on investment?

12:30 How can leaders use storytelling to effectively communicate and implement challenging initiatives?

15:46 What guiding principles do you use when making important career decisions, and what lessons have you learned along the way?

Connect with Mary:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypoppen/

Connect with Nena:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/

Connect with Semos Cloud:

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/semos-group

X - twitter.com/semoscloud

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645