Getting More Women in the Boardroom with Michelle Jagroop
Dec 10, 2023Michelle Jagroop, Vice President of HR at Paris Baguette North America, shares insights into her 20+ years of experience in HR, particularly in fashion retail, and her current role at Paris Baguette.
List of topics covered in the episode:
Insights into HR Leadership and Boardroom Representation: Michelle shares insights into her journey as a female HR leader and the importance of being persistent, proactive, and continuously proving one's value to secure a seat at the boardroom table.
Remote Work Challenges: The discussion explores the challenges posed by the remote work model, including generational differences in expectations and productivity. Michelle stresses the need for individualised approaches and effective communication to address these challenges.
Future Challenges for HR: Looking ahead, Michelle anticipates challenges in understanding and adapting to the generational nuances of the workforce, especially with technological advancements impacting learning and development.
Learning and Development Strategies: Michelle highlights the current need to rethink traditional learning and development methods to cater to the preferences of newer generations. The discussion touches on gamification and the importance of making training programs engaging and appealing.
Industry Collaboration in HR: Michelle encourages HR professionals to avoid siloing themselves within their industry and emphasizes the importance of learning from others and incorporating successful strategies from different sectors.
This episode provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of HR, addressing challenges related to remote work, generational differences, and the future of learning and development. Michelle's experiences and perspectives offer guidance for HR professionals navigating these dynamic changes.
Connect with Michelle Jagroop on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jagroop-7505538/
Company: Paris Baguette North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paris-baguette/
Other links mentioned in the show: Darren Tipton, Chief Executive Officer at Paris Baguette North America - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-tipton-0526324/
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