• S01E03 - People First Cultures

  • Feb 20 2024
  • Length: 42 mins
  • Podcast

S01E03 - People First Cultures

  • Summary

  • In today's episode of Blu Thread Conversations, we unravel the fabric of an iconic company on their journey to becoming a people-first organization with Wajax's Chief People Officer, Mark Edgar. With a storied career in HR and a passion for positive change, Mark discusses the transformative power of a strong employer brand and employee value proposition.

    Learn how Wajax is navigating the complexities of employee expectations, technological advancements, and the ever-evolving landscape of work. This candid conversation offers invaluable insights for HR, brand, and communication leaders looking to weave a stronger, more resilient organizational culture.

    Guest Links:

    * future foHRward

    * foHRsight podcast with Mark Edgar & Naomi Titleman

    Episode Host:

    * Leandra Harris

    Episode Intro & Wrap-up:

    * James Powell

    📋 Episode Chapters

    (00:00) Blue Thread Conversations is podcast designed for transformational leaders reshaping organizations

    (02:31) Leandra: Welcome to our third podcast on Blu Thread conversations

    (04:50) Mark is a recovering CHRO who joined Wajax in 2011

    (06:41) Mark spent three and a half years in consulting before joining Wajax

    (10:12) You've spoken about macro trends including changing employee expectations

    (11:49) Mark says changing expectations are impacting the way people interact with work

    (16:02) Is it achievable? Some people may say, what do you do if layoffs are necessary

    (17:25) Wajax sees the important role that organizations play in society these days

    (20:35) What does people-first mean at Wajax? It's something we're wrestling with

    (23:30) Mark: Senior leadership making commitment to be authentic with employees is critical

    (29:16) How will you engage your managers? Because they're critical stakeholder

    (34:03) Leandra: How does this work fit in with overall business goals

    (39:02) Mark shares his company's people first business strategy with us

    More about Blu Ivy Group

    Blu Ivy Group is a global leader in employer branding, organizational culture, and recruitment marketing. We help organizations across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors build extraordinary employee experiences, magnetic employer brands and high-performance cultures.

    Connect with us today and let us help you transform your organization into a workplace that inspires your employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders.

    Contact: sparker@bluivygroup.com

    Visit: bluivygroup.com

    Connect with us:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blu-ivy-group

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