In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew Saidy, Vice President of Global Talent at Ubisoft. With nearly 20 years of diverse HR experience, Andrew brought an exciting perspective on evolving talent strategy.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight
01:00 - Andrew's background
03:00 - Moving to Paris
05:00 - What is Ubisoft
07:00 - Employer branding in gaming
09:00 - Using skills as a currency
11:00 - Removing degree requirements
13:00 - Impact on diversity
15:00 - Skills-based assessments
17:00 - Choosing Eightfold
19:00 - Launching the talent marketplace
21:00 - Change management advice
23:00 - Effective launch strategies
25:00 - The role of AI in HR
27:00 - Implementing AI ethically
29:00 - Focus on wellbeing
31:00 - Supporting creativity
33:00 - Continuous game production
35:00 - Advice for future HR leaders
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