Building A Flexible, Future-Proof Business with Ruth Ferguson

Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

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From finding new ways for teams to stay connected to ensuring the office is COVID-safe, the role of HR and the impact on employees and businesses is far-reaching. As the Chief HR Officer for Related Companies, a global real estate firm, Ruth understands the role she and her company play in planning for the return of office workers in New York City.

Ruth shares some of the highlights and challenges for the HR team since the pandemic started, including:

• Shifting HR priorities, from face-to-face team building and training to online alternatives.

• Setting up a safe workplace for employees to return to and interact in.

• Balancing flexibility and performance – achieving business results while leading with empathy and flexibility.

Guest Bio:

Ruth Ferguson is a Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Related Companies, a private global real estate development firm based in New York City. In this role, she oversees all HR responsibilities for approximately 4,000 employees across the United States. Ruth joined the Related Companies in April 2016.

Prior to joining Related, Ruth spent nine years at Bank of American Merrill Lynch in various HR roles. At BAML she was the leader of HR teams for Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Markets, and all Latin America Operations.

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