TRANSFORM EPISODE: Jamie Durling, Vice President of Human Resources, Luxury Goods & Retail

Connecting HR Strategies to Financial Outcomes with Jamie DurlingThis 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 welcomes Jamie, an experienced HR executive, to discuss the intersection of HR initiatives and financial outcomes. Jamie shares his unconventional career journey in HR, spanning luxury retail to media. He emphasizes the importance of HR's alignment with financial goals, the critical partnership between HR and finance teams, and strategies to enhance employee engagement while driving profitability. Jamie also discusses his international experience in post-acquisition integrations and the cultural nuances that influence HR leadership. The episode concludes with Jamie's advice on positioning HR as a strategic business partner.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Financial Wellness Benefit00:44 Guest Introduction: Jamie's Career Journey01:56 Connecting HR Initiatives to Financial Outcomes02:59 Building Financial Acumen in HR04:03 Balancing Financial Performance with People-Centric Decisions05:26 HR Initiatives Impacting Profitability07:03 International Experience in HR Leadership08:50 Parting Advice for HR Professionals09:58 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi 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.