Kevin Henry, Executive VP & Chief People Officer at PulteGroup

Transformative HR Leadership with Kevin Henry from Extended Stay America HotelsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kevin, a seasoned HR professional with experience as the Chief HR Officer at Extended Stay America Hotels. Kevin shares his career journey, starting from his roots in New York and education at Cornell University. He discusses facing significant challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of humanity and innovative thinking. Kevin also highlights successful initiatives like the 'Stay Counted' program to encourage voter registration among guests. Further, he shares insights from his tenure at Blue Links with the 'Big Blue Bonus Program' and Coca-Cola Consolidated introducing 'Fridge Pack'. Kevin concludes with advice on leadership, being bold, and the importance of stewardship. This episode provides actionable insights into strategic HR management and leading through crises.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:54 Kevin's Career Journey01:21 Facing Challenges in HR01:49 Innovative Solutions During COVID05:03 Impactful Projects and Initiatives07:36 Building Successful Teams and Culture10:48 Breakthrough Strategies and Innovations14:27 Parting Advice for Leaders15:29 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.