The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Hosted by Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you.
Discover how some of the top Private Equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way.
Alex has strong connections to the Private Equity industry through his executive search firm, Raw Selection, which specialises in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. Alex is straight talking and to the point and aims to unlock real gold you can build into your firm or portfolio companies. Find out more at www.raw-selection.com
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Nancy Barnes on Common HR Mistakes Made by Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies
Today’s Guest
Today we welcome Nancy Barnes, a freelance human resources professional who works with several businesses inside a private equity portfolio. In her 18 years of talent management, she has helped transform international companies by making strategic HR changes to drive business growth.
What You’ll Learn
The importance of transparent communication
How to avoid panic hiring
Strategic approach to human resource management
Creating a social engagement team
What characteristics to look for in senior hires
Breakdown
[00:37] Getting to know Nancy Barnes
[01:47] Common HR mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies
[04:57] Adapting to a fast-paced environment
[07:50] Alignment of HR strategy with business goals
[11:40] Improving the integration process of an add-on acquisition
[15:32] How to build engagement with teams
[18:31] Recruitment and succession planning
[22:17] A good hire should be comfortable with change
[26:53] Private equity: the good and the bad
[30:50] Nancy’s learning resources
Resources
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