TRANSFORM EPISODE: Brian Little, Chief People Officer at Altera

Navigating HR Challenges with Brian Little: A Journey from Operations to Chief People OfficerThis episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠hereIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Brian Little, an HR executive with a rich and diverse career journey. Brian shares insights into his professional development, from early stints in operations to his role as Chief People Officer at a tech firm. He reflects on working across different industries, the importance of being authentic, strategic planning, and the impact of global events on HR practices. Brian also discusses managing talent, the return-to-office debate, and balancing business needs with employee well-being. His parting advice emphasizes being commercial and business-oriented, leveraging peer groups, and understanding the dynamics of business to succeed in HR.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:44 Brian's Career Journey in HR05:41 Navigating External Factors in HR08:49 Balancing Company Competitiveness and Employee Value10:54 Effective Consolidation with a Human Element13:36 Retaining Top Engineering Talent15:37 Addressing the Return to Office Debate18:00 Parting Advice for HR Professionals19:13 Closing Remarks and Partnership with TransformPrevi Sponsor Info:Previ 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.