TRANSFORM EPISODE: John Ferguson, CHRO at NASCAR

Navigating Workforce Evolution with NASCAR's CHRO, John FergusonThis 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 interviews John Ferguson, the CHRO of NASCAR. John shares his non-linear career journey from political science to HR leadership in various organizations, including Hyatt Hotels, Monumental Sports, and now NASCAR. He discusses the dual objective of making an organization both a great place to work and a great place to be from, emphasizing the importance of employee retention and active listening. John also explores NASCAR's strategies for adapting to the evolving career expectations of newer generations and the unique challenges of creating a cohesive culture across diverse office and racetrack locations. Finally, he offers parting advice on embracing the contributions and perspectives of Gen Z in the workforce.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:45 Guest Introduction: John’s Career Journey02:12 Strategies for a Great Workplace04:39 Understanding Diverse Workforce Needs06:13 Adapting Retention Strategies for New Generations08:14 Challenges in Creating a Cohesive Culture08:56 Parting Advice and Closing RemarksPrevi 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.