Episode 52: Growing the good, in business and life - Mona Malone, CHRO at BMO Financial Group

Mona describes how her role as CHRO helped BMO Financial Group create and bring to life their purpose statement, to Boldly Grow the Good. Mona shares how, in turn, the purpose statement helps design and deliver people strategies. Mona advocates that HR practitioners build expertise across a broad range of HR areas and discusses HR skill sets that business needs today. Describing her passion for learning, personal growth and opportunity for all, Mona also summarises integrated opportunities that support customers, communities and diverse employees. Asking you to believe in the huge impact of the HR profession, and in yourself as an agent of change, Mona calls on you to reflect on your own passions and purpose, and how you can connect with like-minded people - because when that happens, enormous things are possible! Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [3:20] Creating and bringing a purpose statement to life   [9:15] More needs to be done – an exciting future and the role of financial services [12:40] HR skill sets to achieve BMO’s purpose [15:00] Building out HR expertise across different areas of HR [18:30] Learning, personal growth and opportunity for all [22:20] Advancement of women and the Canadian indigenous community [26:50] Mindset: believing in the huge impact of HR and yourself as an agent of change.        Referenced resources Cutting Edge Parental & Family Leave Policy and Practice BMO Financial Group purpose statement Leadership Character Framework from Ivey University “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!