{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"People Analytics","title":"Building Employee Relationships and Fostering Engagement: An HR Director's Perspective","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1705,"description":"In this interview, Lindsey Patton speaks with Katie Mills, the Human Resources Director at XenTegra, who shares her 17 years of experience in HR. Katie discusses the dynamic nature of the job, its challenges, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. She emphasizes the satisfaction of helping employees find their fit in the workplace. Furthermore, Katie shares her insights on prioritizing tasks in a rapidly growing company, adapting to new industry norms, and developing strong employee relationships.Katie Mills is a seasoned HR professional with a wealth of experience. She has held key roles in various organizations, including being the Human Resources Director at XenTegra and Head of Human Resources at Hankin & Pack PLLC. Katie's expertise in human resources management and strategic planning has contributed to her successful career trajectory. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:Understanding and embracing the differences in people is crucial in HR.Transitioning from a mom-and-pop environment to supporting growth requires implementing policies and collaborating with different departments.Baby steps and compromise play a vital role in balancing the needs of leaders and employees in a growing company.Prioritizing pain points such as onboarding and performance management can benefit the company's overall well-being.Employee relations and communication are essential for building strong relationships and keeping employees engaged.Mentoring and coaching are valuable tools for supporting employees' professional growth and development.Networking and learning from other HR leaders for personal and professional growth.Resources:XenTegraStaffGeek Connect with Katie Mills:LinkedInConnect with our host, Lindsay Patton:LinkedIn EmailQuotables:01:52 - “You know, I just, I try and remember that everybody's different. Yeah. You know, everybody. I think at a lot of it goes back to how you were raised, you know, your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LZiH28Fqv554cP0YOC3mUlECfkMXgmHH_FevGjudEbE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NDQ5LzE2Mzg4/OTcwODUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}