D'Mar Phillips, VP, People & Culture at RS Americas

Navigating HR Leadership with D'Mar PhillipsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes D'Mar Phillips, Vice President of People and Culture at RS Americas. D'Mar shares his career journey from accounting to HR, highlighting his diverse experiences in varied industries including technology, retail, automotive, and manufacturing. He discusses pivotal moments that shaped his passion for people and his philosophy on leadership.The conversation covers the importance of lifelong learning, the impact of leadership choices during COVID-19, promoting psychological safety, and embracing differences in the workplace. D'Mar offers practical advice on effective leadership, fostering communication, and continuous growth.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network00:38 Guest Introduction: D'Mar's Career Journey03:51 Transition from Accounting to HR05:36 Influence of Diverse Educational Background07:14 Evolving Leadership Style09:13 Leading Through COVID-1911:23 Future of HR: Psychological Safety and Mental Health14:06 Parting Advice for Listeners16:32 Closing RemarksPrevi 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.