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

Nancy’s LinkedIn

Nancy’s Website
 
 

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