Join Dave on The Hennessy Report as he interviews Liz Vieira, VP of Human Resources at Reebok, about navigating major organizational transformation and rebuilding HR infrastructure from the ground up.
In this episode, Liz shares practical insights on:
- HR Transformation: How she rebuilt Reebok's entire HR infrastructure in seven months following a major ownership transition
- Change Management: Strategies for supporting employees through multiple organizational changes and ownership transitions
- Leadership Development: Building career development and learning programs that drive employee engagement
- Collaboration-Driven HR: Creating a culture where HR partners closely with business leaders and employees at all levels
- Career Growth: Lessons from her time at MFS Investment Management and what shaped her as an HR leader
Liz also discusses her "boomerang" experience returning to Reebok, the importance of being present in your current role, and how her father's influence shaped her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard.
The episode concludes with our new segment, Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management, offering networking advice for HR professionals.
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Join Dave on The Hennessy Report as he interviews Liz Vieira, VP of Human Resources at Reebok, about navigating major organizational transformation and rebuilding HR infrastructure from the ground up.
In this episode, Liz shares practical insights on:
- HR Transformation: How she rebuilt Reebok's entire HR infrastructure in seven months following a major ownership transition
- Change Management: Strategies for supporting employees through multiple organizational changes and ownership transitions
- Leadership Development: Building career development and learning programs that drive employee engagement
- Collaboration-Driven HR: Creating a culture where HR partners closely with business leaders and employees at all levels
- Career Growth: Lessons from her time at MFS Investment Management and what shaped her as an HR leader
Liz also discusses her "boomerang" experience returning to Reebok, the importance of being present in your current role, and how her father's influence shaped her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard.
The episode concludes with our new segment, Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management, offering networking advice for HR professionals.
On this episode of #TheHennessyReport David Hennessy is joined by Janine Taylor, CHRO of Advocates.
From learning to "listen first" as a young HR professional to leading 2,700 employees who serve 40,000 individuals with disabilities and life challenges - Janine's journey shows why supporting the supporters matters.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
✅ Early wage access over 401k focus - Creating benefits that meet employees' immediate needs
✅ Career pathway success - Two nurse practitioners who started as direct care staff and tripled their income
✅ The respect principle - How treating everyone with dignity during transitions creates "boomerang employees" and reduces lawsuits
✅ Building representative teams - Growing HR diversity to reflect their workforce
Janine's approach to understanding her diverse workforce and building systems around their real needs offers practical lessons for creating cultures where mission-driven employees can thrive.
🎙️ Brought to you by Keystone Partners - experts in helping HR and organizations meet business goals through leadership development and career transition. Made in partnership with the Northeast HR Association - and a warm welcome to NEHRA's newest board member, Janine!
The Hennessy Report
Join Dave on The Hennessy Report as he interviews Liz Vieira, VP of Human Resources at Reebok, about navigating major organizational transformation and rebuilding HR infrastructure from the ground up.
In this episode, Liz shares practical insights on:
- HR Transformation: How she rebuilt Reebok's entire HR infrastructure in seven months following a major ownership transition
- Change Management: Strategies for supporting employees through multiple organizational changes and ownership transitions
- Leadership Development: Building career development and learning programs that drive employee engagement
- Collaboration-Driven HR: Creating a culture where HR partners closely with business leaders and employees at all levels
- Career Growth: Lessons from her time at MFS Investment Management and what shaped her as an HR leader
Liz also discusses her "boomerang" experience returning to Reebok, the importance of being present in your current role, and how her father's influence shaped her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard.
The episode concludes with our new segment, Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management, offering networking advice for HR professionals.
