Balancing People and Profit: An Inside Look at HR Through the CFO’s Lens

As HR continues to evolve into a strategic force inside organizations, it's time to hear from a key partner: the CFO. In this mid-year finale episode of Talk HR, Harrison and Sam are joined by Maliek Branch, CFO of Greenwich House, to explore the intersection of finance and human resources in today's workplace. Maliek shares how her background in city government shaped her leadership style, what CFOs really think of HR-led initiatives, and why it’s time for finance and HR to stop talking past each other and start working together.

Key Moments:

• 00:06: Opening Remarks + Summer Plans
• 03:28 – Meet Maliek Branch, CFO of Greenwich House
• 04:31 – Why HR Reports to Finance at Greenwich House
• 06:43 – Finance vs. People: Finding Balance
• 08:46 – Advice for HR Professionals Building Bridges with Finance
• 10:03 – Measuring ROI on HR-Led Programs
• 14:19 – Inclusive Leadership & Pacing with Culture
• 17:01 – The Future of HR: Keeping the “HR” in “People & Culture”
• 18:12 – Advice for CFOs Working with HR
• 22:07 – About Greenwich House & How to Support