Transforming HR in Packaging with Monica Anderton, DS Smith

Unlock the secrets to transforming HR in the manufacturing sector with Monica Anderton, the Chief Human Resources Officer at DS Smith. Monica takes us through her remarkable journey of revolutionizing HR across various industries, shedding light on the innovative strategies implemented at their Lebanon, Indiana facility. With severe hiring challenges and an intense competition for talent, discover how DS Smith's unique Spanish language interpreter program is breaking barriers and expanding their talent pool. Monica’s insights offer a vivid picture of the current workforce trends and the strategic decisions that have shaped DS Smith's success in a competitive market.Transitioning to retention strategies, Monica emphasizes the foundational elements of competitive wages, premium benefits, and a strong company culture as pillars to employee satisfaction and growth. Learn about the tangible career development opportunities at DS Smith that not only retain talent but also inspire the future workforce amidst an aging demographic and a vibrant Hispanic labor force. As we navigate future HR trends, Monica shares valuable perspectives on fostering inclusive environments and the necessity of embracing innovative ideas to address the talent gap in manufacturing. Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable knowledge from a leader at the forefront of HR transformation. Connect with us on LinkedIn to continue this captivating conversation.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events