Investing in Culture and People: The Key To Sustained Team Success

Summary: Matt Hansen, COO of KBP Foods, shares his insights on building a highly profitable business by investing in culture and people. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong culture that attracts great people and investing in their development. Matt believes that a great culture separates KBP Foods from other companies and leads to better results. He also highlights the significance of building trust and maintaining a balance between work and personal life. Matt advises HR executives to partner with operations and be present on the front lines to understand the challenges and support the development of a positive culture.Key Takeaways: Invest in culture: Deliberately invest in building a strong culture that attracts great people.Develop your people: Invest time and money in the development and recognition of your employees.Balance work and personal life: Prioritize family and personal well-being to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Build trust: Make integrity-driven decisions and build trust with your team to navigate tough situations.Partner with HR: Foster a strong partnership between operations and HR to create a positive culture and support employee development.<br/>
Chapters: Timestamp 00:01:00 Introduction to KBP Foods and Matt Hansen's role00:03:00 Realization of the importance of focusing on people00:05:00 Importance of having fun and enjoying work00:07:00 Balancing the emotional connection with the need for results00:10:00 Making tough decisions with integrity and looking out for employees' success00:14:35 KBP Cares charity and employee participation00:16:33 Providing career paths and opportunities00:18:46 Importance of alignment and collaboration between HR and operationsMentioned in this episode:HR Impact Intro Mission of the show Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay HR Impact Show Outro Show outro and CTA Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay