Jean Bays, Head of People at Neat: The Power of Internships, Effective Communication, and Global Experience

In this episode we speak with Jean Bays, Head of People at Neat to explore the critical role of internships, effective communication, and global experience in attracting and retaining top talent. We look at fair treatment of employees, and strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace. We answer the question: How do these elements combined create a thriving, innovative company culture? Here's what we cover: Internships Communication Attracting Talent Cross-Training Fair Treatment Global Experience Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Jean's Current Role 03:00 Gene's HR Practitioner Journey 04:54 Differences in Parental Leave Policies 07:57 Working with a Nordic Company 11:26 Ranking Countries in Parental Leave 16:30 Rotations and Internships 23:03 The Fair Distribution of Tips in the Hospitality Industry 25:23 The Changing Landscape of Hiring and Onboarding 27:30 The Impact of COVID-19 on Talent Attraction 30:39 The Value of Global Experience 32:51 Overcoming Shyness and Building Confidence 35:15 The Challenges of Right-Sizing and Layoffs 39:39 The Importance of Leaders in Difficult Times 42:03 Conclusion and Future Collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices