Bill Fahey, Chief Human Resources Officer at Carnegie Institution for Science

Innovative HR Strategies and Change Management with Bill Fahey. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, sponsored by Previ, host David speaks with Bill, the head of HR at Carnegie Science. Bill shares his career journey from healthcare management to holding a significant role in HR. Highlights of the discussion include the evolution of HR practices at Carnegie Science, implementing the institution's first-ever performance management process, and overcoming the challenges of modernizing HR in a century-old organization. Bill also delves into change management practices, supporting technical experts transitioning into leadership roles, bridging generational gaps within the workforce, and maintaining organizational culture in remote and hybrid work environments. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing small wins and staying focused on long-term objectives to navigate the complex nature of HR.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:44 Bill's Career Journey02:09 Modernizing HR at Carnegie Science04:17 Implementing Performance Management07:26 Challenges in Change Management11:40 Developing Management Capabilities in Technical Experts14:17 Bridging Generational Gaps in the Workforce17:42 Maintaining Organizational Culture in Remote Teams21:17 Parting Advice for HR ProfessionalsPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠Visit here to learn more⁠.