Breaking into HR: Your Journey to Becoming a CHRO

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guest Karoline Raets, Chief People Officer at Itiviti. Episode highlights [01:10] - What does the return to work look like at Itiviti? [05:28] - How are you staying up to date with COVID rules in each location? [07:19] - How are you aiding the return to work and what changes can employees expect? [09:27] - Karoline's unconventional journey into HR [13:10] - Converting back-office HR to a front-facing function [15:59] - How did the HR team react to your new role? [17:26] - How Karoline's vulnerability and supportive team led to her success [19:10] - Advice for others looking to start a role in HR [20:18] - Qualifications or experience: what's more important? [22:05] - How Karoline's focus changed with the acquisition [24:39] - Karoline's hopes for new and better systems from the acquisition [26:35] - How Karoline built the system she needed but not without challenges [30:28] - What was the personal impact of laying off employees early in your career? [36:06] - How did your previous experience in business help you in your role as a CHRO? [38:57] - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round [45:10] - Karoline's parting advice for you Enjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.