S01E03 - People First Cultures

In today's episode of Blu Thread Conversations, we unravel the fabric of an iconic company on their journey to becoming a people-first organization with Wajax's Chief People Officer, Mark Edgar. With a storied career in HR and a passion for positive change, Mark discusses the transformative power of a strong employer brand and employee value proposition.Learn how Wajax is navigating the complexities of employee expectations, technological advancements, and the ever-evolving landscape of work. This candid conversation offers invaluable insights for HR, brand, and communication leaders looking to weave a stronger, more resilient organizational culture.Guest Links:* future foHRward* foHRsight podcast with Mark Edgar & Naomi TitlemanEpisode Host:* Leandra HarrisEpisode Intro & Wrap-up:* James Powell📋 Episode Chapters(00:00) Blue Thread Conversations is podcast designed for transformational leaders reshaping organizations(02:31) Leandra: Welcome to our third podcast on Blu Thread conversations(04:50) Mark is a recovering CHRO who joined Wajax in 2011(06:41) Mark spent three and a half years in consulting before joining Wajax(10:12) You've spoken about macro trends including changing employee expectations(11:49) Mark says changing expectations are impacting the way people interact with work(16:02) Is it achievable? Some people may say, what do you do if layoffs are necessary(17:25) Wajax sees the important role that organizations play in society these days(20:35) What does people-first mean at Wajax? It's something we're wrestling with(23:30) Mark: Senior leadership making commitment to be authentic with employees is critical(29:16) How will you engage your managers? Because they're critical stakeholder(34:03) Leandra: How does this work fit in with overall business goals(39:02) Mark shares his company's people first business strategy with usMore about Blu Ivy GroupBlu Ivy Group is a global leader in employer branding, organizational culture, and recruitment marketing. We help organizations across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors build extraordinary employee experiences, magnetic employer brands and high-performance cultures.Connect with us today and let us help you transform your organization into a workplace that inspires your employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders.Contact: [email protected]: bluivygroup.comConnect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blu-ivy-groupWatch the full episode: YouTubeLearn more: www.bluivygroup.com