Dee Brown, CHRO at West Bend Insurance Company

Building HR Credibility and Influence with Dee BrownIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Dee, an experienced HR leader, to share her career journey and valuable insights. With over 20 years in the industry, Dee discusses her diverse experiences from insurance to senior living, and her current role at West Bend Insurance. They explore how HR can build credibility and influence by understanding business strategies and effectively communicating. Dee emphasizes the importance of executive buy-in, using data, and gaining consensus from all organizational levels. She offers actionable strategies to enhance company culture and shares advice for HR professionals to step beyond traditional roles. Sponsored by Previ, the podcast concludes with a focus on transforming organizational strategies and improving employee financial wellbeing.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network00:39 Guest Introduction: Dee's Career Journey01:49 Building HR Credibility and Influence02:34 Effective Strategies for Strong Company Culture03:27 Gaining Executive Buy-In for HR Initiatives04:20 Overcoming Challenges in HR Influence05:28 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi 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.