The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 136 - Understanding Pain Points & Using Metrics to build credibility as a People Leader: Joanna Kmiec (VP, People & Culture, Elastic Path)
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Oct 17, 2023 AI Snips
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Pay Shock That Sparked Action
- Joanna left a job after discovering a peer earned 75% more and got only an 8% raise herself.
- She used that experience to emphasize the need for transparent, data-driven compensation practices.
Strategy And Partnership Drive Career Choice
- Joanna prioritized roles where she could think strategically and be treated as a business partner.
- She argues these two factors accelerated her career and led her to tech.
Ask Direct Questions In Interviews
- Ask direct questions in interviews about HR's strategic role and how leaders work with people functions.
- If executives reject that partnership, reconsider taking the role.