Lisa Calicchio, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at WCG

Innovative Remote Work Strategies with Lisa Calicchio from WCGIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes Lisa to discuss her career journey and her pivotal role in transitioning WCG to a fully remote work environment. Lisa describes the unexpected benefits of remote work, including an expanded talent pool and high employee engagement. She addresses the challenges of maintaining company culture and connectivity, especially for new hires, and shares effective strategies to combat loneliness and foster team cohesion. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of strong people leadership and discusses their innovative 'Stay Connected, Thrive Remotely' playbook. The episode concludes with Lisa's advice on innovation, consistency in leadership practices, and the importance of continuous learning and benchmarking.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:17 Lisa's Career Journey01:06 Transition to Remote Work02:53 Challenges of Remote Work04:53 Innovative Practices for Remote Work08:39 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.