May 07 2024 32 mins 1
Founded in 1963, Comcast has grown into a leading global media and technology company with hundreds of millions of customers and viewers across its range of products and services. With its blend of innovative technology and captivating entertainment, Comcast provides a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment, which achieved ninth place on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list in 2023.
As Executive Vice President of Human Resources for the company’s connectivity and platforms division—including Comcast Xfinity, one of the largest Internet providers in the US—Bill Strahan has been at the forefront of delivering an ambitious employee benefits package and ensuring Comcast continues to innovate.
Drawing on his three decades of HR expertise, Strahan speaks to Toptal’s Chief People Officer Michelle Labbe about the universal truths of his profession and how to lead the way with integrity.
Some Questions Asked:
- How does Comcast contribute to fostering an innovative corporate culture?
- Why are Comcast jobs well suited for millennials and younger talent?
- How will AI innovation impact the HR function?
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why the most critical element of HR is “allowing people to reinvent themselves.”
- How Comcast’s Project UP aims to achieve digital equity across the US.
- How Comcast chooses the employee benefits to include in its range of work perks, including tuition reimbursement, theme park tickets, pet insurance, and employee assistance programs.
Links:
- Bill Strahan - LinkedIn
- Comcast - LinkedIn
- Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
- Toptal - LinkedIn
- Staffing.com
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