Elizabeth Stevens - "Why You Can’t Just Sit on the Fence: You Might Get Pushed Over"
Elizabeth Stevens, VP of Human Resources at Westcliff University, reveals how HR can move beyond support functions to become powerful drivers of success. She highlights the critical nature of culture, hiring the right people, and aligning with executive teams. She underlines the need for proactivity in addressing changes, whether it’s AI or shifting organizational goals. She believes that HR leaders should guide their companies to see people strategies as vital business imperatives.
EPISODE: Elizabeth Stevens VP of Human Resources @ Westcliff University Why You Can’t Just Sit on the Fence: You Might Get Pushed Over A Conversation with Elizabeth Stevens 33
Elizabeth Stevens, VP of Human Resources at Westcliff University, reveals how HR can move beyond support functions to become powerful drivers of success. She highlights the critical nature of culture, hiring the right people, and aligning with executive teams. She underlines the need for proactivity in addressing changes, whether it’s AI or shifting organizational goals. She believes that HR leaders should guide their companies to see people strategies as vital business imperatives. Episode Description
Introduction to Elizabeth Stevens (01:10) Full Podcast Episode (25:36) Episode Highlights (00:00) Redefining HR’s Business Alignment (01:47) Creating Synergy for Lasting HR Impact (01:40) Revamping Culture and Eliminating Turnover (03:13) Balancing Urgency with Smart Hiring (02:59) Driving HR Through Business Immersion (03:41) Connecting the Dots for Better Talent Decisions (02:07) Embracing AI for HR Evolution (01:22) Shaping HR as a Collaborative Problem Solver (04:16) Adapting Fast in a Shifting World (00:40) Short - Revamping Culture and Eliminating Turnover (00:59) Short - Shaping HR as a Collaborative Problem Solver (00:51) Table of Contents
(01:10) Introduction to Elizabeth Stevens “We flourish in HR when we embrace every business challenge as our own.”
Full Episode “We’re not simply a support department—we’re built to move business forward.”
Episode Highlights
(01:47) Redefining HR’s Business Alignment “Break free from old perceptions by stitching HR into every business decision.”
(01:40) Creating Synergy for Lasting HR Impact “True success emerges when HR collaborates deeply with every executive function.”
“You can’t patch high turnover unless your culture is built on substance.” (03:13) Revamping Culture and Eliminating Turnover
(02:59) Balancing Urgency with Smart Hiring “Fill seats quickly but never sacrifice the standard that sustains success.”
(03:41) Driving HR Through Business Immersion “Step into the business arena and let your understanding reshape HR.”
(02:07) Connecting the Dots for Better Talent Decisions “Real insight flows from firsthand experience and purposeful curiosity.”
(01:22) Embracing AI for HR Evolution “AI isn’t a replacement for your voice; it’s an amplifier for your impact.”
(04:16) Shaping HR as a Collaborative Problem Solver “Solving for yes transforms HR from a dreaded hurdle to a vital partner.”
(00:40) Adapting Fast in a Shifting World “Stay flexible and fearless—yesterday’s HR can’t sustain tomorrow’s demands.”
YOUTUBE SHORT: “You can’t patch high turnover unless your culture is built on substance.” - Elizabeth Stevens
YOUTUBE SHORT: “Solving for yes transforms HR from a dreaded hurdle to a vital partner.” - Elizabeth Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens Elizabeth Stevens, VP of Human Resources at Westcliff University, reveals how HR can move beyond support functions to become powerful drivers of success. She highlights the critical nature of culture, hiring the right people, and aligning with executive teams. She underlines the need for proactivity in addressing changes, whether it’s AI or shifting organizational goals. She believes that HR leaders should guide their companies to see people strategies as vital business imperatives.
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