Courtney Abraham, CHRO at Current Lighting

Navigating HR Leadership with Courtney: Value Creation and Employee Empowerment In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Courtney, a seasoned HR executive, who shares her career journey from managing a specialty chocolate store to her current role as a CHRO. Courtney discusses her strategic transition into HR, balancing people-centric initiatives with value creation in private equity environments. She emphasizes the importance of listening to employee feedback, developing creative solutions within budget constraints, and leveraging business metrics to measure HR success. Her parting advice centers around collaboration and celebrating others' successes. Join us for insights into how HR can drive business value while supporting employee well-being. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsor Message: Financial Well-being with Previ 00:44 Guest Introduction: Meet Courtney 00:49 Courtney's Career Journey 02:58 Balancing Value Creation and People-Centric HR 04:05 Creating a Culture of Service 05:25 Business Leadership in HR 07:27 Employee Feedback and Communication Channels 11:42 HR Strategies in Private Equity 14:41 Measuring Success of Employee Empowerment 16:56 Parting Advice and Conclusion