In this HRchat episode, we discuss how to equip leaders with the knowledge needed to construct an organization where people are recognized as the primary driving force behind business success.
The guest this time is Roza Szafranek, Founder & CEO of HR Hints, an HR boutique operating on a subscription model. Roza is an HR expert with psychological and managerial experience who has led tech companies from early startup through exit.
Roza is also the author of Culturivy: The Power of Changing a Workplace and the CEO of Culturivy.
Questions for Roza include:
- How do you perceive the relationship between business and HR, considering the equal triangle of products/services, sales, and people as the foundation?
- Can you discuss your approach to analyzing and adapting HR processes based on the unique needs of different stages of company development?
- Considering the notion that the People area within organizations is not a black box, how should leaders ensure transparency and accountability in HR practices?
- How do you approach building processes per stage rather than per industry, especially in diverse sectors such as medtech and fintech?
- In your opinion, what are the key challenges in aligning HR strategies with the equal triangle of products/services, sales, and people? How have you overcome these challenges in your previous roles?
- Can you share an example of how you applied the concept of the equal triangle in optimizing HR practices within a business context?
More About Roza
Roza is a mentor at the Founder Institute, 1871 Chicago, P33 Chicago, TechRise, mHUB Chicago, and InCredibles, Sebastian Kulczyk's mentoring program. She’s been featured on such lists as 100 Women of 2022 by Forbes, 100 Most Inspiring Women of the CEE Startup Ecosystem by Vestbee VC, and Strong Women in IT ‘21 and ‘23.
More About Culturivy: The Power of Changing a Workplace
In the book, Roza outlines a comprehensive guide on how to cultivate a resilient company culture that fosters the growth of both individuals and businesses.
The book delves into key areas such as Leadership, People & Culture,
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