PODCAST EPISODE #35

Make Your Org A Great Place To Be From with John Ferguson, Chief HR Officer at NASCAR

NASCAR is known for its high-octane racing, but behind the scenes, they’re making major strides in building a diverse, inclusive, and tech-savvy work culture. In this episode, we buckle up with John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR, to explore:

* How the organization is attracting and retaining top talent by prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and technological innovation.

* John sheds light on the trends he’s observing among young professionals and what they value most in a workplace.

* Making your organization a great place to be from and why John believes company culture is paramount and how to create an environment where employees thrive.

* We delve into John’s philosophy of managing people by their results, not their methods (Outcomes over “Hustle metrics”) * The importance of pay transparency and other contemporary HR practices.

 

Get ready for a fascinating conversation about the future of work, attracting top talent, and building a winning team culture – all inspired by the fast-paced world of NASCAR. This episode is sponsored by Furman University.

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