Ruchita Sharma, Former VP of HR at Guardian Life

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Ruchita Sharma, a seasoned HR executive. Ruchita delves into her unplanned yet fulfilling journey into HR, emphasizing how her financial background has informed her HR strategies. She discusses leading HR transformation projects across diverse cultures, stressing the importance of listening, alignment, and data. Ruchita also addresses the necessity of proving HR's business value, constantly evolving, and leveraging automation. Her parting advice includes understanding and adapting to technology and being prepared to make brave decisions.00:16 Sponsor Message: Financial Well-being with Previ00:45 Guest Introduction: Ruchita's Career Journey02:23 Leading HR Transformation Projects04:34 Earning a Seat at the Decision-Making Table06:02 Embracing a Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn Mindset07:27 Leveraging Automation and Evolving Employment Models11:13 Managing HR Operations Across Different Regions13:05 Parting Advice for HR Leaders