Sep 28, 2021
We all have jobs to pay the bills, but what is your purpose? And
what's your company's purpose? Leena Nair asks these questions
every day. She's the chief human resources officer at Unilever.
She's also the first female, first Asian, and youngest CHRO in the
company's history. "Companies with purpose last. And people with
purpose thrive," Leena explains. And she has the data to back it
up. Ensuring the well-being of 150,000 employees is a monumental
endeavor, but her success stems from spending time with people to
understand their motivations. And she rejects outdated business
models that only view employees as a cost, rather than a company's
greatest asset. Leena's made huge investments in purpose workshops
and mental health programs. It's not only good for people; it's
good for the bottom line, too. "For every $1 I invest in human
well-being, we get $2.50 back." Whitney and Leena discuss why
raising your hand for the most difficult jobs is one of the most
important things you can do. "When was the last time you did
something for the first time in your life? That's the last time you
grew." We're conducting a quick, anonymous survey to understand our
audience better! It takes less than 1 minute, and is enormously
helpful. Take it
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