Summary

In this episode of the Built My People podcast, Dina Perreault shares her unique career journey from the military to HR, discussing her current priorities, challenges in finding technical talent, and the importance of effective communication within organizations. She emphasizes the need for HR professionals to act as business partners and the role of AI in enhancing HR functions, while also addressing the significance of personal interaction in the workplace. Dina concludes with advice for HR professionals to focus on business impact and execution.

Takeaways

• Dina's career path transitioned from military to HR.
• Succession planning and talent pipeline are current priorities.
• Finding technical talent is a major challenge in HR.
• Repetitive employee questions can be demoralizing for HR.
• Creating an FAQ page improved employee communication.
• Quarterly management training helps reduce repetitive questions.
• Operational leaders are critical partners in HR.
• AI can assist but cannot replace human interaction.
• Effective communication is key to employee engagement.
• HR professionals should lead with business impact.