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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR
213 - David Scott (Chief People & Administration Officer at ADT) on ADT's transformation to a tech company
Jan 24, 2025
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Dave Scott, Chief People and Administration Officer at ADT, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We discussed ADT’s evolution from a services to tech company, Dave's journey from Walmart to leading HR at ADT, and how to cut costs in HR without cutting value.
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Timestamps:
06:39) Dave’s professional journey: From Walmart to ADT
(11:01) Dave’s early career as a professional clown
(12:33) ADT’s mission and transition to a technology company
(22:40) ADT’s transformation: A product-focused mindset
(27:51) Hiring strategies to attract tech talent at ADT
(30:39) Transforming the HR function at ADT
(35:24) Skills and organizational design for the future workforce
(41:34) Cost management strategies for HR in 2024 and beyond
(49:55) Rapid-fire questions
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