Unleashing Potential Through Technology with Larry McAlister and Marcus Plush

Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

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At the heart of HR is the ability to enhance employee experiences and strengthen the company’s employer brand. HR technologies, namely AI-based tools, are transforming the way HR professionals hire, onboard and develop talent.

For NetApp, a global cloud data management company, technology is a key enabler for employee performance and career advancement.

Larry and Marcus, both senior HR leaders at NetApp, highlight ways to use technology to improve productivity and wellness. In addition, they also share insights across:

• Resetting expectations on our performance in a remote working environment

• The impacts of COVID-19 and work on mental health and career advancement for women.

Guest Bio:

Larry McAlister
A strategic senior leader in the HR space, with proven success in multi-billion-dollar businesses, such as Equinix, Citibank and Philip Electronics as well as dynamic software companies such as Tibco and GluMobile.

Over his career, Larry has built highly effective talent management strategies and development programs. Larry is known for his exceptional ability to work with cross-functional leaders and silo bust throughout organizations.

His passion has led him to focus on transforming the landscape of talent and ensuring the people strategy closely aligns with the business strategy using cutting edge technologies.

Marcus Plush
Senior Director, HR at NetApp where he is responsible for the development and implementation of global and regional HR strategies across Asia Pacific and Japan. As a passionate HR Leader with over 20 years of experience, Marcus is known for leading change, enabling innovation, and driving engagement across the entirety of the HR function including business partnerships, talent, organizational development, total rewards, diversity, and operations.

In addition to his time in the IT Industry, Marcus also has held a number of different HR roles in the Defense, Logistics & Distribution, Agribusiness, and Healthcare Industries where his success was underpinned by the ability to enable talent, build high performing teams, and develop and implement business-aligned people strategies.

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