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A McKinsey article by Ignacio Fantaguzzi and Christopher Handscomb reveals that M&A deals with strong cultural management significantly outperform others. Jochen Werne, CEO of Experian DACH, led Experian's acquisition during the COVID pandemic, highlighting this. Werne's Navy experience shaped his leadership, emphasizing cultural awareness, effective communication, and early successes to build trust. Despite challenges, Experian successfully integrated the new organization, maintaining strengths from both companies.

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Jochen Werne

Jochen Werne is an author, transformative leader and influential figure in the tech and finance scene, recognized as one of the 50 most influential Germans in TytoPR’s 2020 ranking. As the CEO of Experian DACH, he spearheads growth in Europe’s tech and data sectors. With a rich background that spans roles at Prosegur, Accenture, and global banking giants, he’s renowned for driving business transformation. As a member of the Chatham House and former German Navy navigator, he is a passionate proponent for international diplomacy, having founded several NGOs. His efforts have been recognized by top publications internationally, earning him accolades for promoting global understanding and environmental awareness.

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This podcast episode explores the complexities of total reward strategies in today's competitive talent landscape. Key points include the challenges of pay equity, pay transparency, and the integration of AI in compensation planning. Harvard Business Review highlights a trend where new hires often receive higher pay than existing employees, exacerbating pay gaps. John Radford, founder of Radford Surveys, emphasizes the importance of up-to-date market data and manager training to address these issues. He discusses pay transparency, noting the regulatory push for salary range disclosure and its impact on employee satisfaction.

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John Radford

John originally founded Radford Survey and built it into the "Gold Standard" of Surveys for the Tech industry. He is now retired yet still focuses on a wide variety of compensation issues and total rewards strategies.

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The podcast highlighted the critical importance of refining a company's mission, vision, and values to drive growth and align leadership. Pat Walsh, Chief People Officer at Potbelly Sandwich Works, emphasized the need for a solid foundation in these areas to support the company's ambitious growth plans as it transitions from a smaller to a larger-scale organization. Potbelly recently revamped its mission, vision, and values to align with new growth and leadership. Pat detailed a structured approach involving leadership team alignment, change management principles, and extensive input from across the organization to craft a unified direction. This process aimed to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Potbelly's heritage while paving the way for future success and employee engagement.

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Pat Walsh

Pat Walsh is the SVP and Chief People Officer of Potbelly Sandwich Works, an iconic chain of neighborhood sandwich shops with over 400 locations across the US. He has held HR leadership roles in both the CPG and restaurant industries over the past 19+ years.

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