Episode 64: Doing the right thing: Eugenio Pirri, COO at The Dorchester Collection

Eugenio shares his career in HR that has included his move from CHRO to COO at The Dorchester Collection. Advocating that doing the right thing is the essence of HR leadership, Eugenio discusses its importance even when you're doing work that's continually challenged, and shares thoughts on the changing role descriptions for HR professionals – why this is a good thing and the opportunities it brings. Providing examples such as how to support managers with all the changes taking place, Eugenio provides guidance on asking the right questions rather than having all the answers, and calls on everyone in HR to take more risks. Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [2:00] From CHRO to COO – logical career progression [4:00] Doing the right thing, including when you're challenged [11:00] Changing the HR job description [17:00] Human rights, employment law and inclusion [24:00] The shift in how we learn and continuous development [31:00] Taking risks and not being afraid to change How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! Have you heard the exciting news?! With huge thanks to you for the 5 star reviews and wonderful feedback, we're launching our first one day conference, How HR Leaders Change the World - Live!  As well as learning from inspiring HR Leaders on how your strategic, commercial HR work is also creating change and delivering ESG goals, you'll be able to discuss ideas, challenges, co-create best practice with your peer and... there's more... We're utterly thrilled to announce that our special guest, presenting a galvanising keynote, is the amazing Erin Brockovich!  In her inspiring session you'll hear Erin share her experience and advice on how you too can harness the power of your role to create positive social change. It's on 16th November 2022, at Linklaters, London.  Don't delay - we'll be in a big auditorium, but we know we won't be able to fit everyone that wants to come... so visit our website today to grab your seat before tickets sell out! It's set to be the most inspiring, changemaking, HR event ever, and we can't wait to see you there!