Karen Greene, Vice President Global Human Resources at Escalon Services

Navigating HR Leadership in PE-Backed Organizations with Karen GreeneIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Karen, the global VP of HR at Escalon Services. Karen shares her extensive 25-year career journey in HR, focusing on the professional services industry and her role in leading global teams. She discusses the unique challenges and differences of HR leadership in PE-backed organizations compared to traditional Fortune 500 companies, emphasizing the rapid pace, flexibility, and importance of effective communication. Karen also addresses common concerns related to AI adoption in the workplace and offers strategies for successful change management and employee engagement. Throughout the conversation, Karen provides valuable advice for HR professionals navigating high-growth environments and scaling their operations effectively.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:19 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits00:39 Guest Introduction: Meet Karen00:48 Karen's Career Journey in HR03:31 Navigating PE-Backed Organizations07:30 Challenges and Strategies in PE-Backed HR11:22 Embracing AI in HR15:55 Coaching HR Professionals in PE Environments18:05 Parting Advice for HR Leaders19:24 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi 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.