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Putting People First: HR Strategies for an Inspiring Workplace with Agata Zasada

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Traditionally, the human resources (HR) department has played a support role in organizations, focusing on tasks like hiring, payroll, and employee benefits. However, in recent years, HR’s role has undergone a significant evolution. Today, HR professionals are recognized as strategic partners driving major organizational changes. This shift in perception can be attributed to several factors, including the changing nature of work, evolving employee expectations, and the growing importance of talent management.

In this episode of Transformations, the HR Management Podcast by Cardata, we chat with Agata Zada, the Senior Vice President of People Experience at Paystone. We explored her journey into HR and how the field has evolved over the past 15 years.

Check out the full episode below:

Key Insights

  • HR is transforming, shifting from compliance to driving organizational change.
  • Analytics and data-driven decision-making are crucial in HR.
  • A people-first approach values all employees and their contributions.
  • Performance management should focus on future growth, not dwell on the past.
  • Learn from failures, embrace humility, and own up to mistakes.

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