Episode 3

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Published on:

13th Mar 2025

Empowering Women in HR Leadership: Breaking Barriers with Joon Tan (VP HR Global Marketing, Schneider Electric)

Joon Tan is the Vice President of HR for Global Marketing at Schneider Electric, with over 25 years of experience in the HR field across multiple industries. Her distinguished career includes contributions to major organizations such as Dell, United Airlines, SPH, and Mercer Consulting. Known for her strategic insights in building great workplaces and her efforts in fostering diversity, Joon has developed a reputation as a leader committed to empowering female talent and enhancing HR functions on a global scale.

Joon shares her journey in HR, which began unexpectedly in the trade union movement, and takes us through her diverse experiences across several industries, including airlines, high-tech, and HR consulting. She highlights the importance of female empowerment, mentorship, and cultural diversity in the workplace. Joon discusses the female mentoring circle she initiated and offers advice for aspiring female leaders. She also delves into creating a healthy and inclusive workplace environment, sharing strategies for HR professionals to align their programs with business objectives. Tune in for a rich conversation on building great workplaces worldwide.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Welcome to the HR Impact Show

00:46 Guest Introduction: Joon Tan's HR Journey

01:36 Early Career and Accidental HR Path

03:12 Transitioning Through Various Industries

05:23 High Tech and Ethics at Dell

12:39 Mentoring and Female Empowerment at Schneider Electric

23:38 Cultural Nuances in Global HR Strategies

27:30 Envisioning the Ideal Workplace

32:18 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

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About The HR Impact Show

Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.

Hosted by Dorothy Yiu, EngageRocket's CEO & Co-founder and Fung Tai, EngageRocket's VP of Customer Success.

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The HR Impact Show
Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.
Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

Hear from CHROs and HR experts from global and world-renowned organisations as they share their top people analytics tips, leadership journeys, lessons and challenges while navigating the complexities of transformation and the multi-generational and diverse cultures in Asia.

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