Britt Provost, Chief Human Resources Officer at SiteImprove

The Importance of Purpose and Non-Linear Career Paths with Britt Provost on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Britt, a seasoned HR professional, who shares insights from her career journey and the importance of being adaptable and scrappy in HR roles. Britt talks about her experience in leading HR for multiple organizations, including her current role at Site Proof, a company focused on web accessibility. The conversation delves into the significance of purpose in work, embracing failure as part of the learning process, and the need for leaders to be willing to step aside for others to grow. Britt also discusses the 'squiggly career' concept, highlighting the benefits of non-linear career paths and how they cater to different life stages and personal choices. The episode underscores the value of honest feedback, open dialogue, and curiosity, both in professional settings and in personal growth. Britt concludes with advice on staying curious and asking good questions, drawing a parallel to the wisdom of Ferris Bueller.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:51 Britt's Career Journey01:26 The Importance of Purpose02:24 Embracing Non-Linear Career Paths03:28 Building Strong Workplace Relationships04:32 Fostering Career Progression and Personal Growth05:25 Parting Advice and Closing ThoughtsPrevi 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.