Modern HR Insights with Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva
December 17, 2024
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva. Together, they explore the evolution of HR from personnel to strategic business function, debunk common misconceptions about careers in HR, and discuss how the pandemic has transformed workplace practices.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva.
Join them as they explore:
- How HR has evolved from personnel administration to strategic business partnership
- The impact of COVID-19 on workplace practices and hybrid working
- Why commercial acumen is crucial for HR professionals
- The balance between technology and human touch in modern HR
- How to build and influence organizational culture
- The importance of data and analytics in people management
Danny Harmer is Chief People Officer at Aviva, where she leads the transformation of workplace culture and people strategy. With over two decades of experience in HR leadership, she has held senior positions at Halifax and other major financial institutions. Her approach to HR focuses on making businesses brilliant through their people, combining commercial acumen with strategic people management.
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