Ep. 18 - Becoming a Chief Human Resource Officer with Anita Grantham of BambooHR

Career on Course w/ Scott Jeffrey Miller

In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, about her career journey and insights on being a successful HR leader. They discuss the changing nature of HR, key skills needed, and advice for aspiring HR professionals.
Join us as Anita Grantham shares her unconventional career path to becoming a prominent Chief Human Resource Officer. From insights on balancing personal and professional life to leveraging AI for employee satisfaction, Anita's story is a must-listen for aspiring HR leaders.
Discover how she navigates challenges, invests in self-development, and drives organizational success by aligning HR priorities with company objectives.

Key Points:

• The future of HR and AI
• Day-to-day as a head of HR
• The fundamentals of HR that will never change
• Getting out of HR to become a better HR leader
• Why HR leaders burn out and how Anita avoids it
• Key skills and experiences that will accelerate your career
• The importance of business acumen and strategy for HR leaders
• Anita's career path, from med school and selling jewelry on a cruise ship to landing an HR role

Guest Bio:
Anita Grantham is currently serving as Head of HR at BambooHR. She previously held HR leadership roles at Pluralsight and Infusionsoft.

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