Connect with the Modern Workforce in Crisis and Beyond in the New Future of Work

<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my special guests Susan Watts, Vice President of Human Resources for Blue Ridge Companies &amp; Shawn Simmons; Vice President of Human Resources for Mills Properties.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks to 365Talents for supporting the show!</strong></p><p>Download their free E-Book to learn how data can help your organisation effectively address three strategic HR Challenges: https://bit.ly/3keychallenges</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights</strong></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:14 - Susan shares what's kept her motivated in the same role for 17 years</p><p>03:05 - Shawn shares why HR was the choice for him in college</p><p>04:17 - The impact the pandemic had on their culture and employee engagement</p><p>09:54 - How HR became the point of reference for their employee's information</p><p>13:00 - How technology aided their organizations throughout the crisis</p><p>21:04 - Have recent times affected your company culture?</p><p>26:57 - How are you recognising your employees?</p><p>31:22 - The biggest hurdles they are facing now as HR leaders</p><p>32:35 - Why mental health of their employees is more important now than ever</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcast</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>