Talk Talent to Me Podcast Returns with New Sponsor – LHH
Welcome to the first LHH-sponsored podcast episode of Talk Talent to Me (TT2M), the number one destination for in-depth conversations with elite professionals in talent and HR. Host Rob Stevenson talks to VPs of Talent, Chief People Officers, CEOs, Heads of Professional Development, CHROs, and everyone in between. “They all come on the show to do one thing,” says Rob, “– Talk Talent to Me.”
This episode features Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing (HBP), discussing topics ranging from self-advocacy at work to supporting employee mental wellness.
Angela shares her career journey, emphasising the importance of HR's role in organisational impact. She provides insights into HBP’s business divisions, her strategies for fostering a positive workplace culture, and ways to measure the effectiveness of employee programs.
Key Topics for this Podcast Episode
- Self-Advocacy at Work: Encouraging employees to promote themselves effectively without seeming boastful. Suggestions to tailor their approach based on personality types and organisational culture.
- Expanding Influence: Advice on leveraging one-on-ones to understand and align with organisational priorities and expanding visibility across hierarchical levels.
- Mental Wellness Initiatives: Angela highlights the importance of holistic strategies, such as creating peer-based mental health programs and encouraging time-off practices.
- Leadership and Employee Engagement: The need for compassionate managers, a supportive organisational environment, and resources to sustain engagement and productivity.
- Evolving Career Mindset: Advocating for career mobility and personal growth as essential to career satisfaction.
Listen to the Full Episode
Editor’s note: episode originally recorded in October 2024. The Talk Talent to Me podcast was previously sponsored by LHH legacy brand Hired from 2017 – 2024. In June 2024 parent company the Adecco Group rolled Hired into LHH.