Episode 201: Be the Challenge: HR Leadership in the Future of Work: Louisa Finlay, Chief People Officer at Kier Group plc

Louisa reflects on shifts in gender imbalance in the construction industry, and shares how her career transition from engineering into HR has enabled her to drive culture transformation, providing practical examples on values-led leadership such as ‘mood mountains’.

Louisa explores the future of work, highlighting HR’s role in leading digital change and creating inclusive, trust-based workplaces, advocating for offices as collaborative destinations.

With a call to action for HR to ‘be the challenge’ in business, Louisa urges HR leaders to ask bold questions and embrace cognitive diversity to unlock progress. Cecilia echoes the message, encouraging listeners to step into their influence and lead change with purpose.

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