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A Revolution in Hiring and Working with Eva Andres of Juniper Networks

Changing Cultural Perceptions with Livia Freudl of Varian

Our guest today is Varian’s Senior VP and Head of HR, Livia Freudl. In this latest episode, we discuss work at Varian is focused on shaping the future of oncology by building shorter paths between consultation and treatment. Livia shares her expansive global cultural experiences, how Varian promotes a broader cultural awareness by fostering curiosity, and how to keep employees engaged in today’s hybrid work model.   Check out this and our other podcasts from Leader’s Playbook, which is part of Global Mentor Network.


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Leader’s Playbook: Connecting People to Purpose – Coupa Software

The first show of Leader’s Playbook from Global Mentor Network is available! For this podcast series, Thuy Vu and I take turns interviewing top HR leaders. In this first episode, Thuy’s guests today are Jonathan Fear, VP, Coupa University at Coupa Software Inc., and Sean Burns, Global Head of Learning & Development at Coupa Software. Their responsibility is to ensure that team members are able to execute their various roles and achieve their professional goals from Day 1. As Coupa continues to grow at a rapid pace, they place a particular emphasis on developing leaders capable of meeting the challenges of a larger, more complex company. Given Coupa’s status as a certified Great Place to Work, they ensure that all of the team’s initiatives include a sharp focus on core values and the special Coupa culture. Join us for a discussion on Coupa’s best practices in fostering a culture of “passion” and “purpose” – from onboarding to work/life balance, Sean and Jonathan care deeply about their employees and work tirelessly to make Coupa an ideal employer. To listen go to wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://apple.co/3F15pjx