Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba

This episode of the 'Built by People' podcast features an in-depth interview with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resource Officer at Toshiba Americas. Host Dave D'Angelo explores Jason's extensive career journey, which spans over 20 years across various industries including automotive, financial services, and healthcare. Jason shares his philosophy on leading HR functions, underlining the importance of listening, learning, and leading to build trust and influence. He also discusses challenges faced by HR, competency models, balancing process priorities, the potential impact of AI, and the advantages of flexible PTO programs. The episode provides valuable insights into effective HR strategies and leadership approaches. 00:44 Guest Introduction: Meet Jason Desentz 00:55 Jason's Career Journey in HR 03:49 Building Influence as an HR Executive 06:20 Balancing Process and People in HR 09:01 Developing Competency Models 11:08 The Debate on Unlimited PTO 14:21 Challenges and Solutions in HR 16:05 Parting Advice for HR Professionals 17:38 Conclusion and Farewell