TRANSFORM EPISODE: Heather Dunn, Chief People Officer at Brex

Navigating HR Leadership in Startups with Heather DunnIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Heather, Chief People Officer at Brex, to discuss her extensive career in human resources, from her beginnings at a claims department to leadership roles at Microsoft, Dropbox, and various startups. Heather touches on navigating return-to-office mandates while balancing flexibility at Brex, cultivating leaders who can switch between strategy and execution, and refining systems to spot and retain top talent. She also offers insights on creating an effective 30, 60, 90-day onboarding plan, interviewing prospective employers for fit, and her advice on thriving in the HR function.00:00 Introduction and Career Journey01:36 Navigating Return to Office (RTO) and Culture at Brex04:03 Brex 3.0: Leadership and Management06:39 Selecting and Retaining Top Talent08:51 Onboarding as a New Chief People Officer11:46 Reverse Interviewing for Organizational Fit13:35 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.