In today’s live-recorded episode, we're joined by Sonya Tolson, Global Chief People Officer at McLarens. Sonya brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in HR strategy, talent management, compliance, learning and development, and culture enhancement, serving in leadership roles at companies such as SunTrust Bank, Olympus Corporation of Americas, and the National Christian Foundation.

We'll delve into how McLarens aligns its HR strategy with business objectives, the significance of employee engagement, and the development of a compelling employer value proposition to both attract and retain top talent.

If today's conversation resonates with you, please rate this episode and share it with your network. Your engagement helps us inspire and equip more leaders in creating thriving workplaces.

Don’t forget to join our leadership community at https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches. 

Resources related to this episode
Visit https://www.mclarens.com/
Follow McLarens on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclarensglobal/
Visit https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast for more episodes and resources

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In today’s live-recorded episode, we're joined by Sonya Tolson, Global Chief People Officer at McLarens. Sonya brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in HR strategy, talent management, compliance, learning and development, and culture enhancement, serving in leadership roles at companies such as SunTrust Bank, Olympus Corporation of Americas, and the National Christian Foundation.
We'll delve into how McLarens aligns its HR strategy with business objectives, the significance of employee engagement, and the development of a compelling employer value proposition to both attract and retain top talent.
If today's conversation resonates with you, please rate this episode and share it with your network. Your engagement helps us inspire and equip more leaders in creating thriving workplaces.
Don’t forget to join our leadership community at <a href="https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast">https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast</a> to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches. 
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<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.mclarens.com/">https://www.mclarens.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow McLarens on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclarensglobal/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclarensglobal/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast">https://www.cooleaf.com/resources/podcast</a> for more episodes and resources</li>
</ul>
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At the heart of every successful business is a strong culture.

That’s why the team at Cooleaf created this podcast – to unravel the intricacies of building supportive workplace communities that foster genuine connections between people.

In this new series, Love Your People, Cooleaf Co-Founders Prem Bhatia and John Duisberg dive deep into the heart of human-first workplaces, exploring employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational well-being and their impact on a business’s growth.

Tune in to explore the intersection of compassion and success – because when you love your people, your organization thrives.

At the heart of every successful business is a strong culture.
That’s why the team at Cooleaf created this podcast – to unravel the intricacies of building supportive workplace communities that foster genuine connections between people.
In this new series, Love Your People, Cooleaf Co-Founders <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/premcbhatia/">Prem Bhatia</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-duisberg/"> John Duisberg</a> dive deep into the heart of human-first workplaces, exploring employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational well-being and their impact on a business’s growth.
Tune in to explore the intersection of compassion and success – because when you love your people, your organization thrives.

At the heart of every successful business is a strong culture. Find out how high-achieving people leaders are putting their employees first - and why it makes all the difference.

The Cooleaf Podcast

Crafting an Authentic Employer Brand with McLarens’ Sonya Tolson

How do you maintain a people-first culture while scaling a global organization to over 41,000 employees across 50 countries? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Joe Cronin, Chief Human Resources Officer at ICON, to explore how ICON has grown from a small team of five in Ireland in 1990 to a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence.

Joe shares insights into:
ICON's Mission: Accelerating the development of life-saving drugs and devices by supporting over 1,300 clinical trials in 2023 alone.
Maintaining Culture Through Growth and M&A: How ICON preserves its core values—collaboration, agility, inclusion, and integrity—while integrating over 30 acquisitions, including the significant merger with PRA Health Sciences.
'Own It at ICON' Philosophy: Fostering a culture of ownership that empowers employees to embrace challenges and contribute proactively.
Global Initiatives: The annual "Wake Up to Culture" day that unites employees worldwide to celebrate and reinforce ICON's values.
Digital Innovation in HR: Leveraging AI and technology to enhance recruitment processes, candidate experience, and streamline HR operations.

Joe also discusses the complexities and contradictions in today's workforce, emphasizing the need for flexibility, personalization, and deeper connections in a post-pandemic world.

Resources Related to This Episode
ICON Website: iconplc.com
Connect with Joe Cronin on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/joe-cronin-7540073
Learn More About The Cooleaf Podcast: cooleaf.com/resources/podcast

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How do you maintain a people-first culture while scaling a global organization to over 41,000 employees across 50 countries? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Joe Cronin, Chief Human Resources Officer at ICON, to explore how ICON has grown from a small team of five in Ireland in 1990 to a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence.
Joe shares insights into:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ICON's Mission: Accelerating the development of life-saving drugs and devices by supporting over 1,300 clinical trials in 2023 alone.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Maintaining Culture Through Growth and M&amp;A: How ICON preserves its core values—collaboration, agility, inclusion, and integrity—while integrating over 30 acquisitions, including the significant merger with PRA Health Sciences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">'Own It at ICON' Philosophy: Fostering a culture of ownership that empowers employees to embrace challenges and contribute proactively.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Global Initiatives: The annual "Wake Up to Culture" day that unites employees worldwide to celebrate and reinforce ICON's values.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Digital Innovation in HR: Leveraging AI and technology to enhance recruitment processes, candidate experience, and streamline HR operations.</li>
</ul>
Joe also discusses the complexities and contradictions in today's workforce, emphasizing the need for flexibility, personalization, and deeper connections in a post-pandemic world.
Resources Related to This Episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ICON Website:<a href="https://www.iconplc.com"> iconplc.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Connect with Joe Cronin on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cronin-2757263"> </a>linkedin.com/in/joe-cronin-7540073</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn More About The Cooleaf Podcast:<a href="https://cooleaf.com/resources/podcast"> cooleaf.com/resources/podcast</a></li>
</ul>
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Joe Cronin, CHRO at ICON, shares how the company maintains a people-first culture while scaling globally to over 41,000 employees, leveraging digital innovation and fostering ownership and collaboration across 50 countries.

HR Strategies for Global Team Engagement in the Age of AI (Joe Cronin, CHRO at ICON plc)

In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2. Priti leads all aspects of G2’s employee success function including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as defining the company's business and talent strategy.



In this episode, Priti shares how G2 measures and redefines employee experience, including a new measurement called INPS or “Inclusion Net Promoter Score,” which is a key indicator for how the company aligns their company’s purpose and culture with their more than 500 distributed employees.



Tune in as we delve into the strategies and insights that drive G2's remarkable employee success story. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or simply passionate about fostering a thriving workplace culture, You won’t want to miss this conversation with Priti Patel.



Resources related to this episode
Visit www.g2.com
Follow G2 on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/g2dotcom
Follow Priti on social media at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pritipatel1/
https://twitter.com/_priti_patel_
Subscribe to G2’s LinkedIn newsletter at https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/touch-base-7123756060036710400/
Subscribe to G2’s email newsletter at https://learn.g2.com/learn-newsletter



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Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2. Priti leads all aspects of G2’s employee success function including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as defining the company's business and talent strategy.
 
In this episode, Priti shares how G2 measures and redefines employee experience, including a new measurement called INPS or “Inclusion Net Promoter Score,” which is a key indicator for how the company aligns their company’s purpose and culture with their more than 500 distributed employees.
 
Tune in as we delve into the strategies and insights that drive G2's remarkable employee success story. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or simply passionate about fostering a thriving workplace culture, You won’t want to miss this conversation with Priti Patel.
 
Resources related to this episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="http://www.g2.com">www.g2.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow G2 on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/g2dotcom">https://www.linkedin.com/company/g2dotcom</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Priti on social media at:</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pritipatel1/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pritipatel1/</a></li>
<li aria-level="2"><a href="https://twitter.com/_priti_patel_">https://twitter.com/_priti_patel_</a></li>
</ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe to G2’s LinkedIn newsletter at https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/touch-base-7123756060036710400/</li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe to G2’s email newsletter at https://learn.g2.com/learn-newsletter</li>
</ul>
 
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<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/dpmusic">DPMusic</a> from Pond5.com</li>
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</ul>

Engage to Excel: Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2 (Recorded Live)

Dive into a transformative discussion originally presented in a recent expert-led session. This episode focuses on the critical influence of HR in advancing both employee welfare and business objectives as we approach 2024 and beyond. John Duisberg hosts our panel of experts who share their insights on harmonizing business growth with fostering a positive organizational environment.



Featured Speakers:
Kevin Henry, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, PulteGroup
Sylvia Taylor, Chief Human Resources Officer, Safe-Guard Products International



Key Insights:
HR and Business Alignment: Learn about the vital role of HR in marrying people-focused strategies with business goals for overall success.
Growth Through HR: Discover how to assess the impact of HR initiatives on both the business and its employees, showcasing real returns.
Technological Integration in HR: Explore how leaders are using technology to craft personalized and efficient employee experiences.
Developing a Dynamic Workplace Culture: Find out the strategies employed by PulteGroup and Safe-Guard to create exceptional workplace environments.
Employee Experience Essentials: Get the foremost tip for improving employee experience in the year 2024.

Don’t forget to join our leadership community at thegreatretention.com to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches. 



Resources related to this episode
Visit Cooleaf.com



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Theme Music 🎵DPMusic from Pond5.com
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

Dive into a transformative discussion originally presented in a recent expert-led session. This episode focuses on the critical influence of HR in advancing both employee welfare and business objectives as we approach 2024 and beyond. John Duisberg hosts our panel of experts who share their insights on harmonizing business growth with fostering a positive organizational environment.
 
Featured Speakers:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Kevin Henry, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, PulteGroup</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sylvia Taylor, Chief Human Resources Officer, Safe-Guard Products International</li>
</ul>
 
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">HR and Business Alignment: Learn about the vital role of HR in marrying people-focused strategies with business goals for overall success.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Growth Through HR: Discover how to assess the impact of HR initiatives on both the business and its employees, showcasing real returns.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Technological Integration in HR: Explore how leaders are using technology to craft personalized and efficient employee experiences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Developing a Dynamic Workplace Culture: Find out the strategies employed by PulteGroup and Safe-Guard to create exceptional workplace environments.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Employee Experience Essentials: Get the foremost tip for improving employee experience in the year 2024.</li>
</ul>
Don’t forget to join our leadership community at <a href="http://https/thegreatretention.com">thegreatretention.com</a> to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches. 
 
Resources related to this episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://cooleaf.com">Cooleaf.com</a></li>
</ul>
 
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<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/dpmusic">DPMusic</a> from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
</ul>

Crafting an Authentic Employer Brand with McLarens’ Sonya Tolson

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