Starting an HR Function from the Ground up

[01:39] - How an economist get into HR?

[01:54] - What was it about HR that drew you in?

[02:42] - Why BD and what challenges were you helping them with?

[06:09] - You've built functions in the past, tell us more about your role in this initiative at BD

[09:08] - What was the feedback from stakeholders?

[11:27] - Feeling empowered from having the space to challenge and speak up

[13:47] - What about the challenges faced while building the HR operations

[18:36] - Advice for leaders starting a similar initiative. Lessons learned.

[20:54] - The importance of building trust

[21:42] - Be open and transparent, don't be afraid to share your thoughts and initial impressions

[22:57] - What about strategy?

[26:07] - How diversity adds value to the business

[27:27] - An example of cultural diversity

[30:45] - What has been the biggest takeaway from this initiative?

[32:00] - HR Leaders Quickfire round

[37:40] - Parting advice for you