Lucy Avsharyan, VP of Benefits at United Talent Agency

Empowerment Through Family Support Benefits: Lucy's Journey in HRIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Lucy Avsharyan, an HR executive with a career rooted in the entertainment industry. Lucy shares her unique career journey that started with an HR internship at NBC Universal and led to her role at UTA, where she has implemented transformative family support benefits. She discusses the strategies for securing C-suite support, the evolution of family benefits in the entertainment industry, and the broader impact these benefits have on workplace culture. Lucy offers valuable advice for HR professionals on driving change, designing empathetic policies, and leveraging corporate influence for social impact. Her parting words emphasize the power of HR in changing lives and the importance of passionate advocacy for employee well-being.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Preti00:45 Meet Lucy: A Journey in HR02:06 Securing Executive Buy-In for Family Support Benefits03:25 Evolution of Family Support Benefits in Entertainment04:39 Impactful Family Support Programs at UTA05:57 Advice for HR Professionals on Driving Change07:25 Partnership with Foster More and White House Invitation08:30 Personal Experience Shaping Family Support Programs09:57 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice11:19 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.