Cassandra Pratt, CHRO at Progyny, Inc.

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave interviews Cassandra Pratt, an HR executive with a rich career journey from finance to HR leadership roles in various firms. They discuss Cass's nonlinear career path, including her experiences in recruitment, finance, tech firms, and finally Progyny, where she significantly influenced company culture and benefits programs. Cass shares her strategies for tailoring benefits to meet employees' diverse needs, implementing equitable support, and fostering a transparent and inclusive work environment. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of employee wellness and benefits, the role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and effective feedback mechanisms to refine benefit offerings. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits 00:44 Cass's Career Journey in HR 03:36 Tailoring Benefits and Compensation 05:59 Supporting Women in the Workforce 09:52 Effective Strategies for Employee Benefits 14:08 Gathering and Using Employee Feedback 16:08 Parting Advice on Employee Wellness 17:15 Conclusion and Farewell