#22 Service, Strategy, and the Future of HR with Lorna Hagen

In this thought-provoking episode of The State of Work Today, host Tim Glowa sits down with Lorna Hagen, a transformative HR leader with experience at Guild Education, iHeart Media, and Namely. Lorna shares her fascinating career journey—from aspiring restaurateur to trailblazing HR executive—and explains how service, data, and strategy shape her innovative approach to leadership. Discover the power of aligning HR with business objectives, how data-driven insights can transform people strategies, and why IPO readiness is more about preparation than celebration. Lorna also reveals her "kill the business" exercise and how HR can lead organizations into the future with technology and AI. If you’re curious about what it takes to foster high-performing cultures and drive impact, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to learn how to leverage people for profits and reshape HR for the future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices