nine Questions
Rapid-Fire
interview
Oliver Sluke
Head of Talent, HR Governance & Analytics, Boehringer Ingelheim By Mastufa Ahmed
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One key lesson that you have learned from this pandemic?
Your advice for aspiring HR professionals?
Stay curious, be openminded, and embrace new opportunities.
The pandemic has impressively demonstrated the great value of health and the pivotal role that our pharmaceutical industry plays for society. At the same time, at work, this pandemic has shown that nothing is more challenging than living in constant uncertainty
Listen more than you talk; celebrate successes together; empower and trust your team; and stay connected
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How is the role of HR changing?
The role of every leader is constantly changing. Good leaders always continue to develop themselves & others
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One trend that will define the future of work postCOVID-19?
Finding a balanced approach where working in the office is
People Analytics will transform HR— understanding people's stories through data can be incredibly powerful a conscious choice of coming together while providing more flexibility in the choice of working place
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One tech/innovation that will transform HR?
People Analytics: understanding people's stories through data can be incredibly powerful – for example, understanding and even predicting why people decide to leave a company
In a large, multinational company like ours, it can sometimes be challenging to feel the pulse of the organization.
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What's your mantra to engage your (including remote) workers?
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The biggest challenge to delivering a great employee experience?
The biggest challenge for the pharma industry to solve in 2021?
COVID-19 will continue to challenge us. Developing effective treatment options for COVID-19 and its complications is a top priority.
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Top 3 priorities for you as an HR leader for your company?
Develop and empower people; strengthen our innovation culture and mindset; and attract talents from around the world to join us as a global, diverse employer. june 2021 |
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