In this episode of the People Pulse podcast, we’re joined by Gina Cruceru - Group HR Director at Rompetrol KMG International and winner of the HR Manager of the Year 2023 by the Diplomat. With over 17 years of experience, Gina shares her remarkable journey from an aspiring writer to a leading figure in HR. She offers deep insights into aligning HR strategies with business objectives, tackling the complexities of engaging senior leaders in HR initiatives, and the critical role of sustainable HR practices. Gina also shares her forward-thinking predictions for the future, including the emergence of "people AI moderators" and the shift toward "employee energy management." Tune in to discover how to cultivate a values-driven leadership approach that enhances performance and fosters a vibrant workplace community. 00:00 Intro 01:49 How to involve high-level leaders in an HR initiative and make it a success 07:10 Implementing sustainability initiatives into HR strategy and measuring effectiveness 10:06 Key takeaways of effective HRIS change management 15:13 Bold HR prediction for the next five years Connect with Gina: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacruceru/ Connect with Nena: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/ Connect with Semos Cloud: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/semos-group X - twitter.com/semoscloud YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645