Maral Kazanjian, Chief People Officer at Moody's Corporation

Maral Kazanjian's In-depth HR Journey and Insights at Moody'sIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave dives into the career journey of Maral, an HR executive with roots in law and extensive experience at companies like Moody's and WeWork. Maral shares personal stories, such as being inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and professional milestones, including her transition from law to HR. She discusses Moody's innovative approaches to remote and hybrid work, the IMPACT employee recognition program, and their Purpose First philosophy. Maral also highlights future strategies for talent recruitment and employee retention, emphasizing the importance of aligning recruitment with organizational values and fostering internal career development.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:19 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits00:45 Guest Introduction: Maral's Career Journey01:02 From Law to HR: Maral's Professional Path02:44 Transition to HR and WeWork Experience03:42 Rejoining Moody's and HR Innovations04:32 Maintaining Employee Culture in the Digital Age06:42 Purpose First Philosophy for Hybrid Work09:08 Impact Employee Recognition Program11:11 Fostering Community and Belonging Remotely12:58 Future Strategies for Employee Culture and Recognition14:27 Parting Advice for HR Leaders15:39 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.