Linda Chapin EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at UL Solutions

Navigating an IPO with Linda Chapin, CHRO of UL SolutionsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Linda, the Executive Vice President and CHRO at UL Solutions. Linda shares her career journey and her experiences in transitioning UL Solutions from a private to a public company. She discusses the importance of change management, leadership, communication, and employee engagement during the IPO process. Linda also talks about the implementation of an employee stock purchase program and the challenges faced during the transition. She concludes with advice on leadership and the value of surrounding oneself with experts.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:54 Linda's Career Journey01:16 Transitioning to a Public Company02:10 Change Management Strategies04:22 Communicating the IPO to Employees07:01 Employee Stock Purchase Program09:38 Adapting to Challenges11:16 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.