Ask any successful CEO about the most valuable aspect of their company and they'll inevitably answer, “their people”. And who is it that’s responsible for their people? It’s Human Resources. In fact, HR is the backbone of any elite organization. They attract, develop and engage top talent, progress culture, secure and manage important benefit programs, make sure you are appropriately paid, protect the best interest of each employee and the company and so much more that quite frankly often gets taken for granted. On Who's Who in HR, NetWorkWise Founder and CEO Adam Connors has in-depth discussions with well-known Human Resource leaders who offer insights into who they are, how they got there and the areas they support. During our conversations these leaders will reveal beneficial industry advice and innovative trends in the HR space that’s contributing to keeping the world’s most successful companies at the top of their game.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Shannon Johnston: Building HR from Scratch
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Shannon leads the Human Resources function as Vice President, HR for Avet Pharmaceuticals, a generic pharmaceutical company located in East Brunswick, NJ. She has worked as an HR professional for over 20 years and has been successful in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Shannon has led the HR function for both private and public companies and has worked across various industries.
In her last role as Head of HR and in her current position, Shannon has been responsible for building out the Human Resources function for two high growth companies. Her approach has been both practical and innovative as she uses her global experience as an HR leader and “lessons learned” along her journey to further refine her work. Shannon believes in a logical, reality-based approach to managing talent. She is an advisor, coach, organizational change agent, and workplace-wellness advocate.
Shannon holds a BA in Psychology from Georgian Court University and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Quinnipiac University.
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