Episode 41: Equality of opportunity – from shop floor to CHRO: Jez Langhorn, CHRO at Global Partners LP

With his career experience spanning from shopfloor to global CHRO, Jez shares his passion for equality of opportunity and how workplace Learning & Development creates change for individuals and communities. A Fortune 250 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Jez describes how Global Partners LP roles provides flexible working opportunities that support multiple generations of the same family to work for the company and fulfil their home and caring responsibilities. Noting the common challenges being experienced by companies across sectors, Jez advocates for HR to share experience and collaborate, helping to avoid burn out and implement best practice. Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [4:45] Creating equality of opportunity [11:40] Careers in mid-life; how companies need to adapt [15:00] A multi-generation workforce: flexible job opportunities for families [18:33] Companies as community hubs [21:00] Open dialogue on DE&I policy and how to be an ally [25:00] HR collaborating to solve common challenges “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow How HR Leaders Change the World today!