Becky Lauseng introduced Jay Olson and Lena Scullard as the new co-hosts for the "What the HR podcast," with both new co-hosts expressing enthusiasm for joining and engaging with the TCSHRM community. Jay Olson and Lena Scullard shared their non-traditional career paths into HR/Talent, their personal hobbies and passions, and their motivations for joining the podcast, with Lena Scullard aiming to maintain a strong professional network and utilize performance skills, and Jay Olson drawn to the opportunity by their natural curiosity and desire to learn.

Becky Lauseng, Lena Scullard, and Jay Olson all expressed a desire to challenge HR stereotypes, bringing more personality and openness to discussions about the complexities of HR, while also discussing the importance of regularly refreshing HR policies to consider the "spirit of the law" and adapt to current shifts like the "return to office" and the growing impact of AI in HR.

Jay serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, bringing over 20 years of HR leadership and talent acquisition expertise. He is passionate about fostering success through collaboration and effective communication and is continually seeking innovative ways to enhance processes and outcomes.

Lena is a top-rated professional speaker, facilitator, program designer, and consultant. Lena Scullard is on a mission to help individuals and teams improve their confidence and sense of capability for achieving success.

Guest:

Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/

Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

Hosts:

Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/

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Episode 105: Meet Our New Cohosts: Jay and Lena!

What The HR!

Episode 105: Meet Our New Cohosts: Jay and Lena!