Is Your Mission Outdated? Three Steps to Refresh Your Company Values
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In this week's episode of the 'All Inclusive Podcast,' Natasha speaks with Addie Johnsen, Chief People Officer at Aperian.
Addie serves as the Chief People Officer at Aperian Global, where she has been a transformative force for over 15 years. Starting her career in the recruitment and interviewing of subject matter experts across 80 countries, Addie quickly rose to manage the Global Resource Department. Her role expanded to include sourcing and supporting Aperian’s global delivery team and leading initiatives around Cultural Competence for young individuals and families preparing for international relocations.
With a deep commitment to the employee experience, Addie has dedicated the recent years to spearheading inclusion and engagement initiatives. She oversees the full employee life cycle for staff across seven countries, providing strategic support to management teams and nurturing a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusive practices. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning Aperian’s internal practices with its mission to foster understanding and cooperation in global settings.
Episode Highlights:
The Global Scope of HR at Aperian (03:00)
Insights on Building Cultural Competence (05:11 )
Implementing Self-Awareness and Empathy within Teams (07:02)
Refreshing Company Values: A Values-Driven Discussion (08:20)
Connecting Leadership with Global Teams (11:11)
Embracing Diversity through Feedback and Communication Styles (15:10)
Strategic Steps for Refreshing Organizational Values (21:27 )
Integrating Values into Everyday Business Practices (28:01)
Balancing Speed and Inclusiveness in Decision-Making (31:16)
Final Insights: Ensuring Values Influence Decision Making (34:00)
Connect with Addie Johnsen on LinkedIn to follow her impactful work in the DEI space.