Martha Lucia Groulx, Chief People Officer at Acumatica

Connecting HR and Business Success: Martha Groulx's Career InsightsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Martha, who shares her extensive career journey from working at British American Tobacco in Colombia to leading HR functions at Microsoft and Acumatica. Martha discusses her experiences in helping organizations grow and adapt, highlighting the importance of HR in supporting business decisions and driving employee engagement. She shares specific examples of challenging HR stereotypes, the critical skills HR professionals need to develop, and implementing innovative HR strategies. Martha's insights emphasize the significance of analytical skills, critical thinking, and effective storytelling in HR. She concludes with advice on balancing personal and professional priorities to create a productive and engaged workforce.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:50 Martha's Career Journey01:54 Transition to Microsoft02:19 Relocation to the US and Regional Role03:53 Joining Acumatica05:05 Challenging HR Stereotypes08:00 Critical Skills for HR Professionals12:36 Innovative HR Strategies16:13 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.