Why CHROs Are Retiring Faster Than Ever

11/28/24 • 65 min

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In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Steve Degnan, Advisor, Board Member, and Former CHRO of Nestlé Purina PetCare. Steve shares his unfiltered perspective on HR leadership, discussing the importance of resilience, embracing discomfort for growth, and transforming HR into a strategic powerhouse.

He provides insights into balancing strategic business priorities with employee well-being and navigating challenges like hybrid work and tough organizational decisions. Steve also emphasizes the critical role of humor and grit in thriving as an HR leader.

🎓 In this episode, Steve discusses:

The realities of HR leadership
Earning respect as an HR leader
How to embrace discomfort for growth
Balancing strategy with employee well-being

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🎓 In this episode, Steve discusses:

The realities of HR leadership
Earning respect as an HR leader
How to embrace discomfort for growth
Balancing strategy with employee well-being

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How Taking Career Risks Can Lead to Success

In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Richard Letzelter, CHRO at Acino. Richard dives into the critical role of cultural adaptability and authentic leadership in shaping high-performing teams.

He shares practical insights on balancing global business demands with people-centric strategies, fostering resilience in fast-changing environments, and taking deliberate career risks to unlock growth. Richard also discusses how leaders can cultivate self-awareness to harness their innate talents and drive meaningful impact.

🎓 In this episode, Richard discusses:

How cultural adaptability shapes leadership and fosters inclusivity.
Balancing global business demands with people-centered strategies.
Why taking career risks can lead to professional and personal growth.
The importance of self-awareness and authentic leadership in building trust.

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In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Casey Bailey, Head of People at Deel. Casey shares how Deel’s fully distributed team across 110+ countries thrives on trust, autonomy, and clarity.

She dives into the importance of intentional hiring, hyper-localized compensation, and building a strong company culture in a fully remote environment. Casey also explains how HR leaders can balance global complexity with empathy, empowering teams to work asynchronously while maintaining engagement and high performance.

🎓 In this episode, Casey discusses:

Managing compliance, onboarding, and cultural complexity at a global scale.
Practical strategies for avoiding burnout in an “always-on” remote work culture.
Why intentional hiring and clear company values are critical for remote team success.
The importance of hyper-localized compensation for ensuring fair and equitable pay globally.

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