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In today's dynamic work environment, blended workforces revolutionize productivity by fusing full-time staff with diverse freelancers, creating unparalleled agility. This approach not only accelerates project delivery but also infuses organizations with fresh perspectives, turning traditional talent acquisition on its head and setting the stage for a flexible, future-ready workforce.

Tony Buffum, VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork, joins today's conversation. With over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, Tony excels in driving enterprise growth and addressing complex HR challenges. His notable past roles include transformative positions at FLIR Systems and Stanley Black & Decker, and he currently chairs the PEI Human Capital Forum and advises at SemperVirens.

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This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.

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Tony Buffum is VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork. As a vital member of the senior-level executive client strategy team, Buffum is responsible for accelerating the growth of current and prospective Upwork enterprise clients, helping them solve HR challenges related to finance, procurement, and talent transformation. Buffum is an accomplished HR professional with over two decades of experience leading global HR teams and driving transformational change in company culture, organizational design, performance management, and employee integration and engagement.

He joined Upwork after several noteworthy leadership positions, including chief human resources officer (CHRO) at FLIR Systems, VP of global human resources at STANLEY Security, and VP of human resources at Stanley Black & Decker. Alongside his role at Upwork, he serves as Chairperson of the PEI Human Capital Forum. He is the HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology transforming healthcare work and financial wellness.

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1. Why is it challenging for large enterprises to adopt...

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Meet Garrett Delph, Founder & CEO of ClarityOps, dedicated to guiding businesses through the intricacies of expansion. With a first-principles approach, ClarityOps identifies the root causes of business challenges, ensuring comprehensive and effective strategies. Garrett and his team develop tailored solutions that eliminate chaos, restore order, and empower businesses with renewed momentum for sustainable growth.

During today's conversation, Garrett explores the power and challenges of a blended workforce, outlines crucial standards for achieving success with this approach, and delves into various other insightful topics!

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Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Garrett”)

If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to http://RateThisPodcast.com/blended

Be sure to:

• Check out our website at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork
• Follow Karan on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram
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ABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):

This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.

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Garrett Delph brings over 25 years of experience building multiple globally scalable businesses specializing in high-value, high-profit, and bespoke scalable technology systems managed by human oversight. In his career, which has spanned over a quarter century, Garrett has dedicated 12 years to developing and leading both on-premises and remote international teams.

His core strengths lie in architecting finely tuned organizational cultures, cultivating leadership among management ranks, and driving significant business growth on a large scale.

Garrett is passionate about delivering dependable and repeatable planned operational business results. The benefits of his strategic initiatives include reduced operational expenditures, maximized efficiencies, enhanced organizational transparency, unity, measurable performance improvements, scalability, elevated morale, reduced stress levels, minimized turnover, and substantial margin growth.

He believes fervently in fostering a people-first environment where mutual empowerment and support thrive through a shared commitment to operational and cultural...

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This episode unveils a narrative shaped by entrepreneurial spirit and global ambition!

Meet Andy De Silva, a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of Hotel Emporium, Inc. With a background spanning Hospitality, International Trade, and Tech Industries, Andy began his journey in Colombo before moving to the United States to pursue his career. Under his leadership, Hotel Emporium now services 14,000+ hotels and resorts globally, managing worldwide sales, operations, and strategic supplier relationships with over 1,000 vendors and factories.

Today, Andy shares his odyssey from Sri Lanka to pioneering sustainable amenities across 55 countries. Let's discover how he navigates a lean, global workforce—all while shaping the future of guest experiences worldwide!

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Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “ANDY”)

If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to http://RateThisPodcast.com/blended

Be sure to:

• Check out our website at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork
• Follow Karan on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram
• Follow SDL on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram

ABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):

This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.

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Andy De Silva is a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur who has founded companies in Hospitality, International Trade, and the Tech Industries. Growing up in Colombo, Andy had a passion for business enterprise and migrated to the States at a young age to pursue his career in hospitality. Shortly after, he co-founded Hotel Emporium, Inc., which services 14,000+ hotels & resorts worldwide today. Andy is responsible for the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end global supply management. His Executive-level experience has amassed strategic supplier relationships of over 1,000+ vendors & factories.

Andy has extensive leadership experience, having opened 20+ international offices, building and structuring operating teams, and expanding the business' reach to over 50 countries. De Silva has 20+ years of manufacturing relations and supply chain management, amassing a network of over 1,000+ manufacturers & suppliers. He holds proprietary global patents for sustainable...