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Mar 2023
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Let’s Sound Off with Paula Walcott - Wha...

Julie Turney
About this episode

In this week's HR Sound Off Podcast Show episode, we're thrilled to have Paula Walcott as our special guest. Paula is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Sagicor in Barbados, and she has a wealth of experience and expertise in various aspects of strategic and functional HR.

Paula is a business-focused HR Professional who has successfully managed change during mergers and acquisitions while keeping the organization focused on the desired outcomes. She has also developed strong skills in organizational culture-building and has repeatedly demonstrated that a focus on employee engagement, especially in a post-merger business, positively impacts all stakeholders, including corporate shareholders.

During our conversation, Paula will share her HR journey, her experience with internships in HR, and what she believes makes a great HR professional. We'll also discuss why knowing the business matters and much more.

So, whether you're an HR professional or simply interested in learning more about the HR industry, you won't want to miss this episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we dive into the world of HR with Paula Walcott.

 

Paula's Resources:

No Ego - Cy Wakeman

Disruption Proof - Brant Cooper

 

Sponsors:

HR@Heart Consulting Inc.

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