In HRchat episode #260, we consider tactics and tools to help leaders and HR pros build teams quickly while scaling company culture in sustainable ways.

My guest this time is Hessie Coleman, Vice President of People at SEDNA Systems a global firm used in 80 countries, offering communication software that brings all conversations, data, and documentation together in one focused, accessible place. Hessie’s focus, she says, is “building a world-class team and making sure working at SEDNA is as great an experience as using the product“.

Listen to the conversation with Hessie and discover:

  • The biggest challenges facing People leaders at fast-growing companies
  • Tips for those looking to build teams quickly while scaling company culture
  • How to better project your employer brand online
  • Tips to successfully remotely hire and onboard employees
  • The difference between a ‘remote-friendly to a ‘remote-first workplace’
  • How leaders and HR pros can ensure remote employees are connected with the employer brand and ‘rowing in the same direction’

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More about Hessie Coleman

Prior to joining SEDNA, Hessie scaled award-winning challenger Starling Bank from pre-banking license through hypergrowth, before taking on a Chief of Staff role and running business banking delivery. She gained a solid grounding in all things People during her time at Mercer, British Gas, and Centrica, which also gave her an appreciation for the pitfalls of managing transactions via email in large scale enterprise.

More about SEDNA

SEDNA’s software is designed to make communication more straightforward and clear by automatically documenting all conversations and activities associated with a project. This helps to employees and leaders accountable, provide self-serve context, ensure that no critical information is missed, and creates a clear historical action trail. Learn more at sedna.com.

 


 

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