Shawnee Irmen, Chief People Officer at Thriveworks

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we welcome Shawnee Irmen at Thriveworks, a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Shawnee shares her career journey and discusses the importance of prioritizing employee well-being for achieving organizational success. She emphasizes the need for a balance between mental, physical, and spiritual health and offers insights into fostering psychological safety and a positive team climate. Shawnee also explores the role of people managers in maintaining stability and providing support during challenging times. Her parting advice underscores the value of treating employees as the organization's greatest asset to drive success. 00:44 Guest Introduction: Shawnee Irmen 00:54 Shani's Career Journey in HR 01:44 Importance of Employee Well-being 02:24 Balancing Employee Care and Business Goals 03:15 Promoting Psychological Safety 04:32 Proactive Measures for Employee Support 05:10 Balancing Empathy and Accountability 06:13 Parting Advice from Shawnee Irmen 06:56 Conclusion and Thanks