Adobe: Redefining Accountability
07/11/22 • 22 min
Adobe, the software company responsible for PDFs and Photoshop, is regularly listed among the best places to work and is considered a top employer when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. One of the people responsible for fostering this culture is Brian Miller, Adobe’s Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Miller joined Adobe after serving as Chief People Officer of Impossible Foods and spending almost a decade in progressive talent development roles at Gilead Sciences Inc. He holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University.
Some Questions Asked:
- How did a job teaching middle school math lead to a career in HR? (2:30)
- How does Adobe adhere to the philosophy that good ideas can come from anywhere? (10:33)
- How did Adobe keep its people team motivated even as it hired 6,000 people in about six months? (14:14)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Adobe is partnering with HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) and HSIs (Hispanic-serving institutions) to attract talent.
- How Adobe uses a technology-based manager check-in to boost retention.
- The challenges and opportunities to be found in having four generations in the workforce simultaneously.
Links:
- Brian Miller - LinkedIn
- Adobe - Linkedin
- Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
- Toptal - LinkedIn
- The Talent Economy podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adobe, the software company responsible for PDFs and Photoshop, is regularly listed among the best places to work and is considered a top employer when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. One of the people responsible for fostering this culture is Brian Miller, Adobe’s Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Miller joined Adobe after serving as Chief People Officer of Impossible Foods and spending almost a decade in progressive talent development roles at Gilead Sciences Inc. He holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University.
Some Questions Asked:
- How did a job teaching middle school math lead to a career in HR? (2:30)
- How does Adobe adhere to the philosophy that good ideas can come from anywhere? (10:33)
- How did Adobe keep its people team motivated even as it hired 6,000 people in about six months? (14:14)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Adobe is partnering with HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) and HSIs (Hispanic-serving institutions) to attract talent.
- How Adobe uses a technology-based manager check-in to boost retention.
- The challenges and opportunities to be found in having four generations in the workforce simultaneously.
Links:
- Brian Miller - LinkedIn
- Adobe - Linkedin
- Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
- Toptal - LinkedIn
- The Talent Economy podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode
Investing in New Beginnings
How does the country’s largest supermarket chain manage more than 400,000 employees across the country? Tim Massa, Senior VP and Chief People Officer of Kroger, dives into the company’s comprehensive programs for employee engagement, such as diversity training, environmental volunteer opportunities, and leadership conferences.
Tim Massa has more than 30 years of HR experience—20 of it with Procter & Gamble. Massa worked for P&G in several cities across the US before completing an international assignment in Poland. He eventually joined Kroger in 2010 as the Corporate VP of Human Resources, and in 2014, became Kroger’s Senior VP and CPO.
Some Questions Asked:
- How did Kroger address mental health concerns after the tragic events that occurred in their stores and factories? 13:06
- How have CSR and ESG efforts affected your ability to attract and retain talent? 7:10
- How did you manage leadership among globally diverse workforces? 5:22
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Kroger retains diverse talent by investing in employees’ education.
- How corporations foster a unified culture among leaders from different regions.
- How Kroger’s diversity programs train staff to create an inclusive work culture.
Links:
- Tim Massa - Company profile
- Tim Massa - LinkedIn
- Kroger - LinkedIn
- Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
- Toptal - LinkedIn
- The Talent Economy podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Next Episode
Omni Hotels & Resorts: The Impact of a Single Employee
At Omni Hotels & Resorts, individual employees are empowered to make decisions that can have a big impact on the guest experience and the company. Joy Rothschild, CHRO of Omni, discusses the “power of one” concept, the importance of workplace culture, and why connecting authentically with talent matters in today’s job environment.
Some Questions Asked:
- How does Omni attract talent for its hotel positions? 10:53
- What has kept Rothschild at Omni for more than 40 years? 6:03
- Where did the “power of one” idea originate? 19:43
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- About Omni’s unique culture and community.
- How the “power of one” appeals to both employees and customers.
- Why and how companies should listen to their employees.
Links:
- Joy Rothschild - LinkedIn
- Omni Hotels & Resorts - LinkedIn
- Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
- Toptal - LinkedIn
- The Talent Economy podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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