Navigating the post-pandemic world with the help of technology In an exclusive interview with us, Ester Maria Loidl, CHRO of Freudenberg Group, talks about talent management practices in the hybrid era and how the company is utilising technology to simplify HR processes, close DEI gaps, and more By Mastufa Ahmed
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he world is undergoing a time of economic and political upheaval. There are many changes taking place in the workplace too that will transform the future of work. What we're experiencing today may be the biggest revolution in work in our lifetime. The pandemic ended up being the biggest business disruptor across all sectors. As experts say, this is an unprecedented opportunity for leaders to redefine and reimagine their work, the way they engage their staff, and how they adapt to a new global era. People Matters caught up with Ester Maria Loidl, CHRO of Freudenberg Group to find out how the company is navigating the complicated post-pandemic work. The German familyowned global technology group develops technologies
and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications. Esther Maria Loidl is the global head of human resources at Freudenberg Group and a member of the management board. Esther Loidl brings more than two decades of experience in wide-ranging people management roles. She began her career in the tourism industry in 1991 before moving to Brose, an auto supplier, in Mexico. After a variety of personnel positions at Brose,
Loidl joined the Freudenberg Group in 2013, initially assuming responsibility for human resources at its Sealing Technologies Business Group. Since August 2017, she has been in charge of HR at the Freudenberg Group. Here are the edited excerpts.
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