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Jan 2025
38m 42s

How to Balance Employee Well-Being and P...

CHRIS RAINEY
About this episode

In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR at Hiscox USA, to explore her incredible journey in HR leadership and the evolving role of HR in shaping modern organizations.

Laila shares insights on upskilling employees for the future, fostering a values-driven leadership culture, and the art of balancing accountability with empathy. She also discusses the importance of embracing innovation, empowering employees, and the role of HR in influencing lives at work.


🎓 In this episode, Laila discusses:

  1. The shift from transactional HR to strategic leadership.
  2. The art of learning through action and embracing change.
  3. Building holistic wellness programs that engage and retain talent.
  4. Why upskilling employees is key to thriving in a fast-changing world.
  5. How leaders can balance empathy with accountability for better results.

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