How Top HR Leaders Operationalize Wellness by Humanizing Leadership: Jolene Huang (Chief Talent Officer, SG & SEA at Publicis Groupe)
Jolene is Publicis Groupe’s Chief Talent Officer for Singapore and the Southeast Asia markets. She is passionate about creating positive change that is practical yet engaging and fun for employees. She has more than 20 years of experience in the HR field, driving company-wide changes and building HR teams across varied industries, from government and insurance to advertising. She is skilled in Talent Management, Total Rewards Design, Business Partnering, People Management, and Employee Engagement.
Join host Dorothy Yiu, CEO and co-founder of EngageRocket, as she speaks with Jolene Huang, Chief Talent Officer for Singapore and Southeast Asia at the Publicis Groupe. In this episode, Jolene shares her journey in HR, spanning over 20 years and diverse industries. The conversation dives into her core beliefs about treating employees well, the importance of employee wellness, and how Publicis Group fosters a people-centric culture. Jolene also discusses the impact of the pandemic on workplace wellness, the significance of flexible working arrangements, and innovative employee engagement initiatives. Tune in to learn how Publicis Group's initiatives, such as the 'Working With Cancer' pledge and 'Work Your World', contribute to a supportive and thriving work environment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Guest Introduction: Jolene Huang
00:39 Jolene's Journey in HR
01:55 Core Beliefs and Industry Insights
03:35 Employee Wellness: A Collective Responsibility
04:19 Operationalizing Wellness at Publicis Group
06:10 Cultural Nuances in Employee Wellness
08:31 Impact of Wellness Initiatives
11:27 Popular Wellness Activities
13:11 Working With Cancer Pledge
14:06 Convincing C-Suite for Wellness Initiatives
21:01 Employee Experience and Development
23:42 Work Your World Initiative
27:21 AI and Automation in HR
29:05 Staying Relevant as an HR Leader
29:39 Rapid Fire Questions
34:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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