In this episode, we discuss what it means to have worked both in the private and public sector, the differences between the two, and the similarities…
“...different sectors, but ultimately, you're dealing with people if you're working in HR. So there's a lot that's similar. The transferable skills relate to the subject matter of what you know and what you do. And I found that there are more similarities than differences.” says Catty.
Catty also speaks about HR and transformation to bring a positive and more compelling experience to the employees of an organization.
“We weren't valuing good people management enough. We weren't putting a premium on that, recognizing managers that your main job is actually to manage people, not just the budget or do the subject matter…”
What does it take to be a ‘good’ leader, and how do you create an environment to help your employees grow and develop?
And, of course, we speak about what it takes to apply for a role in the humanitarian field. What should you do, how to prepare, and what is important here?