Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers

Navigating CEO Transitions and Organizational Stability with Hannah Yardley.In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Hannah to discuss her unconventional HR career journey and her role at Achievers. Hannah provides valuable insights on critical steps HR should take to ensure a successful CEO transition, emphasizing the balance between listening and sharing, consistent communication, and maintaining organizational stability. She shares practical strategies for integrating a new CEO, including identifying their working style and supporting their goals. Additionally, Hannah highlights the importance of maintaining the best parts of organizational culture and coaching both the CEO and the broader organization to adapt to new leadership.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:45 Guest Introduction: Hannah's Career Journey01:50 Onboarding a New CEO: Critical First Steps04:13 Balancing Culture and New Leadership06:39 Building a Relationship with a New CEO08:40 Common Pitfalls in CEO Integration10:22 Navigating Organizational Uncertainty12:13 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.