In this week’s episode Mark chats with Jennifer Testawich, a visionary HR director who is redefining the role of human resources in modern workplaces. From mentoring leaders to navigating the complexities of workplace diversity, Jennifer provides invaluable insights into transforming HR from a mere administrative function to a pivotal element of strategic organizational success.

Tune in to learn how effective HR practices can lead to real change and why every company needs a proactive HR leader at the table.

0:00 – Interview introduction

1:40 – What is “Women building futures?”

5:20 – Effective HR is about growing leadership in a company

10:10 – How can leaders take more off their plate to better focus on their own roles?

12:24 – There is a place for paper pushing… but HR directors CAN’T be paper pushers

14:55 – How can culture be influenced by HR?

16:45 – Promoting out of success

19:30 – Difficult conversations about money and promotions

22:20 – How to find the right person for a needed role?

24:00 – The importance of creating a perfect job model

25:45 – Getting internal hires right

27:43 – Hiring the perfect FUTURE leader…. Secret sauce to do this well

30:10 – A story of someone who became poison in an organization

34:05 – Jenn commits to talk performance appraisals in a future interview!

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