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 Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Sharon Jautz has spent over 25 years in Human Resources within the media industry.
Starting with Fairchild Publications, Sharon grew to become the Vice President and Director of HR, overseeing all global HR functions for this major fashion publisher. She staffed the original Jane magazine with founding Editor, Jane Pratt and worked with Editor, Clay Felker to launch M magazine.
When W magazine opened an office in Paris, Sharon was there to guide the Company through the labyrinth of HR intricacies that go with international employment and establishment of a business.
Moving to Reed Business Information in 2000, Sharon handled HR in New York for 26 media titles including Interior Design, Publisher's Weekly and Variety magazines. Sharon's next move was to Playboy Enterprises where she oversaw the global HR function for Playboy magazine and the licensing division.
In 2006, Sharon was recruited by CEO Jim Spanfeller to help grow the Forbes.com brand and oversee all global HR functions for the rapidly expanding Digital Division of Forbes Media.
Sharon is currently the Head of HR, North America for Ascential, Inc. in New York City and oversees the HR function for Ascential’s brands including WGSN, Cannes Lions, Money2020 and WARC.
Sharon studied at the University of North London, UK and graduated with a degree in History from Marymount College, Tarrytown.
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