Modern HR Insights with Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva

12/17/24 • 35 min

In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva.
Join them as they explore:

How HR has evolved from personnel administration to strategic business partnership
The impact of COVID-19 on workplace practices and hybrid working
Why commercial acumen is crucial for HR professionals
The balance between technology and human touch in modern HR
How to build and influence organizational culture
The importance of data and analytics in people management

Danny Harmer is Chief People Officer at Aviva, where she leads the transformation of workplace culture and people strategy. With over two decades of experience in HR leadership, she has held senior positions at Halifax and other major financial institutions. Her approach to HR focuses on making businesses brilliant through their people, combining commercial acumen with strategic people management.
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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva.
Join them as they explore:

How HR has evolved from personnel administration to strategic business partnership
The impact of COVID-19 on workplace practices and hybrid working
Why commercial acumen is crucial for HR professionals
The balance between technology and human touch in modern HR
How to build and influence organizational culture
The importance of data and analytics in people management

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Nicola Semple, Career and Confidence Coach.
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In this episode of Careers Unwrap, host Mark Fawcett welcomes Kelly Johnstone, Chief Operations Officer of Springboard and a seasoned executive in the tourism, leisure, and hospitality industry. Together, they explore the vibrant world of hospitality and the opportunities it offers.Join them as they explore:

The current state of the hospitality industry
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