Data-Driven Culture Building in Hospitality: Edina Szabó (Associate Director, People & Culture, SEA Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group)
Edina Szabó is the Associate Director of People & Culture for South-East Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, where she drives talent development and employee engagement strategies across the region.She brings 13 years of experience across Europe and SEAP, spanning hospitality, tech, and energy, and was named one of Asia’s Top HR Leaders 2024. Backed by a cognitive psychology foundation, Edina has delivered impactful learning and culture initiatives at global firms like Amazon and Radisson.
In this conversation, Edina offers insights into leveraging data to empower and uplift talent ensuring a thriving company culture. She emphasizes the importance of using data not only to craft informed decisions but also in creating flexible frameworks allowing creativity and personalization. Highlighting Radisson’s efforts in building talent, Edina shares success stories of employees progressing from entry-level to leadership roles. She also discusses their innovative "career month" initiative, aimed at promoting transparency and fostering career growth within the organization.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the HR Impact Show
00:28 Meet Edina Szabo: Career Journey and Background
02:20 Neuroscience and Talent Management
03:48 Hospitality vs. Tech: Key Differences
04:29 Data-Driven Decision Making in Hospitality
09:05 Frameworks for Talent Development
10:59 Career Growth and Employee Engagement
24:17 The Ideal Workplace of the Future
31:33 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion
Resources
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Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.
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