We had the honor of speaking with Sanaa Ahmed, the former HR Director of L'Oreal. Throughout her impressive career, our guest has been at the forefront of creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves to work, and leading organizational transformation that prioritizes employee well-being and growth. We delve into the role of HR in driving business success and how companies can create a sense of belonging to foster an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Hope you enjoy it!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro.
00:43 - What is a good CV/Resume?
05:00 - How many resumes are skimmed during the hiring season?
08:00 - Advice for entry-level students.
15:15 - How important is networking?
18:40 - Are universities updating their syllabus with the time?
23:50 - How LinkedIn impacts your career?
27:30 - What’s a good LinkedIn profile?
29:50 - Do companies check your social accounts before hiring?
31:00 - How do an employee’s personal biases impact the work culture?
33:00 - Recruiting is a two-way street.
36:20 - What's the perfect appearance for an interview or company?
38:50 - Nervousness in candidates.
41:30 - How to prepare for an interview?
44:40 - Smart ways to approach and start a conversation.
48:20 - The perfect answer to ‘Introduce yourself’.
49:15 - How to negotiate your salary?
52:35 - Money or Growth?
55:05 - Questions that candidates shall ask the recruiters.
57:40 - What to expect from an HR?
01:00:13 - Maintaining work, life, and balance.
01:03:28 - Sana’s thoughts on remote working.
01:05:34 - Can an HR identify toxicity in the office?
01:06:54 - How to fire someone formally?
01:09:22 - Tips for aspiring HR.
01:13:27 - How powerful is an HR?
01:16:30 - How to know a company's work environment?
01:17:44 - If the Senior management is engaged in malpractice, What should be the way forward for an employee?
01:21:17 - What’s next for Sanaa Ahmed?
01:24:37 - Outro.
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