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Jul 2023
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Beyond Strategy: Why Company Culture Hol...

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About this episode

Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by Chief Omnipreneurship Officer, People & Culture, Hayfa Abuzabibah.


Hayfa, a graduate from California State University in Los Angeles (CSULA), has garnered over 24 years of experience in Human Capital which spans various industries, including finance, real estate, retail, and automotive sectors in the private and family-owned business space. She specializes in transformational and agile HR, and always keeps the individual colleague experience top of mind when it comes to implementing any human capital strategies in any workplace setting.


On this episode Hayfa discusses;

  • The values of gender equality and education.
  • Embracing diversity and empathy.
  • Culture driving a company's success.
  • Continuous learning is a must.
  • Challenges of being a Woman in Leadership.
  • Work-life blend, not balance.


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