In this episode Lech Guzowski speaks with Vanesa Cotlar, VP of People and Culture at Policy Me, about when is the right time to bring on a HR person or culture hire in a growing organisation.

Vanesa shares her unique perspective on how to build a flexible and transparent workplace. She discusses the importance of bringing in a strategic people hire early on to set the right culture and strategy for the organisation's growth.

The conversation also touches on how organisations can build a culture that promotes happiness and fulfilment at work, aiming for 80% happiness.

Key takeaways include the importance of bringing in a senior HR person early on, the benefits of having a remote-first culture, and how to define and measure happiness at work.

Importance of bringing in a senior HR person early on
Benefits of having a remote-first culture
Defining and measuring happiness at work
Finding the right balance between structure and flexibility
Understanding the role of leadership in shaping organisational culture
Bringing in a strategic people hire early on is crucial for setting the right culture and strategy for the organisation's growth

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Episode show notes

Vanesa’s LinkedIn

PolicyMe website

Culture micro-practices

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When to bring on your first senior HR/Culture person: advice (not only) for startups