Jonathan Doulas - "An Outsider’s Perspective on Using HR as a Growth Engine"
Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial ventures and legal experiences that shaped his hands-on approach. He explains why HR should be recognized as a crucial contributor to business expansion. He also underscores the evolving executive mindset required to support HR’s full scope.
EPISODE: Jonathan Doulas Corporate General Counsel @ Pacific American Fish Company An Outsider’s Perspective on Using HR as a Growth Engine A Conversation with Jonathan Doulas 31
Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial ventures and legal experiences that shaped his hands-on approach. He explains why HR should be recognized as a crucial contributor to business expansion. He also underscores the evolving executive mindset required to support HR’s full scope. Episode Description
Introduction to Jonathan Doulas (06:24) Full Podcast Episode (27:02) Episode Highlights (02:23) Elevating HR to Drive Expansion (02:51) Transforming M&A Through HR Support (04:16) Aligning Culture Post-Acquisition (04:39) Retaining Talent with Genuine Values (02:40) Shaping Culture for Lasting Impact (02:51) Short - Elevating HR to Drive Expansion (00:57) Short - Transforming M&A Through HR Support (00:57) Table of Contents
(06:24) Introduction to Jonathan Doulas “I realized how fundamental HR is to daily operations—it truly touches everything.”
Full Episode “By reframing HR as a catalyst, companies unlock potential for scalable growth.”
(02:23) Episode Highlights
(02:51) Elevating HR to Drive Expansion “Successful companies invest in HR now to avoid costly setbacks later.”
(04:16) Transforming M&A Through HR Support “In any acquisition, HR’s clear communication can be the difference between panic and productivity.”
(04:39) Aligning Culture Post-Acquisition “No amount of perks can plug the gap left by an untrustworthy culture.”
(02:40) Retaining Talent with Genuine Values “Culture isn’t a gimmick; it’s the living reputation employees and clients experience every day.”
(02:51) Shaping Culture for Lasting Impact “When leaders cultivate authenticity, culture blossoms, and growth naturally follows.”
YOUTUBE SHORT: “Successful companies invest in HR now to avoid costly setbacks later.” - Jonathan Doulas
YOUTUBE SHORT: “In any acquisition, HR’s clear communication can be the difference between panic and productivity.” - Jonathan Doulas
Jonathan Doulas Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial ventures and legal experiences that shaped his hands-on approach. He explains why HR should be recognized as a crucial contributor to business expansion. He also underscores the evolving executive mindset required to support HR’s full scope.
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