In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Lisa Novak, founder of LMNHR, a fractional HR leadership and advisory firm. With over 20 years of experience in HR and operations, Lisa shares her journey from a military family background to becoming a key player in HR for high-growth tech companies. She dives into the evolving role of HR, the challenges it faces, and the critical impact of company culture on organizational success.
00:00 Introduction to Lisa Novak LMN&HR
01:56 Lisa's unexpected path into HR leadership
05:11 Breakdown of HR responsibilities and their multifaceted nature
08:01 Discussion on the evolving perception of HR in organizations
12:20 The impact of COVID-19 on HR practices and workforce dynamics
15:26 Parallels between HR and marketing during economic shifts
18:16 The role of HR in shaping and maintaining company culture
26:13 The transition from a, informal setup to a more structured and professional
27:37 How organizations shift from casual to inclusive activities as they expand.
28:56 The need for structure and proper management as startups grow.
31:22 Can a company retain its original vibe while scaling up
37:08 Supporting employees while ensuring the company's long-term success.
41:49 The importance of HR in navigating employee relations and coaching.
43:29 Focus on strengths, understand the business, and find where you fit best.
To learn more about Lisa Novak please visit his Linkedin Profile
To learn more about LMNHR please visit their website
YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER
Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.
Get to know more about Simon at:
Website: https://simonlader.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/
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