184: Delivering APEX - We Deliver Passion

Published: March 11, 2021, 1 p.m.

This is the second episode in our \u201cDelivering Apex\u201d mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics.

Last week in Episode 1, \u201cApex Cares,\u201d I was joined by Amy Froese and Holly Qualman to talk all about quality service and giving back \u2013 why it\u2019s so important and the different programs Apex are involved in to truly help make the world a better place.

Today in Episode 2, \u201cWe Deliver Passion,\u201d I\u2019m joined by Sangna Mistry Kuhia, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Apex, to talk about people \u2013 the ins and out of hiring and retention, Apex\u2019s people-led approach and why a motivated, dedicated and passionate workforce is the key to success.

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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[01.07] An introduction to Sangna, her role at Apex and her passion for people.

\u201cEmployee relations is one of the most important things that we do as leaders.\u201d

[05.23] Why a great workforce is so important.

[08.17] A picture of the global Apex workforce.

\u201cAbout 42% of our female leadership is at the VP level, and 85% of our workforce is considered to be minority.\u201d

[11.02] How HR helps to facilitate hiring the right talent, that will keep Apex\u2019s core values top of mind.

\u201cWe don\u2019t just ask people \u2018what have you done in your past?\u2019 More so, we ask \u2018what do you want to do in your future?\u2019 \u201d

[14.00] The role of HR in supporting the wider company.

[17.27] A closer look at how Apex goes about finding the right staff.

[20.57] How Apex\u2019s supportive and holistic culture helps them to retain talent, particularly in the face of fierce industry competition.

[22.38] Some of the practical ways Apex approach talent retention.

[25.19] Sangna\u2019s advice for anyone interested in a career at Apex.

\u201cIf you have a passion for excellence, drop me a note!\u201d

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