Kate McKinnon
Attract Brilliance. Nurture Loyalty.
Kate McKinnon
Show Notes
What would we discover if we surveyed your company’s employees about much they love their work culture? Asked about culture KPIs like satisfaction, respect, collaboration, support and sense of belonging they feel inside of the company?
Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast is Kate McKinnon, Head of Human Resources for Playfly, a Fan Focused and Data Driven leader in sports media, marketing and technology. Her leadership led Front Office Sports to award the company with a Best Employers in Sports accolade, AND they received a Most Loved Workplace® certification via the Best Practice Institute.
She’s helping build a supportive, diverse and passionate culture where employees are the happiest and most satisfied at work.
Listen in as Dr. Joey and Kate talk about:
🌞 Integrity and Trust: Playfly prioritizes honest communication to create trust and support at work.
🌞 Collaboration and Empowerment: Collaboration loops in everyone at Playfly which empowers them to share ideas and concerns which enhances work culture.
🌞 Attraction and Retention: Playfly focuses on diverse strengths with innovative career paths that attract and retain top talent, which fosters belonging.
Reach out to Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemckinnon/
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Kate McKinnon
Head of Human Resources | Playfly Sports
Since October 2021, Kate McKinnon has served as the Head of Human Resources at Playfly Sports, a preeminent name in the sports media and marketing industry. Based in Greater Philadelphia and operating in a hybrid role, Kate is a key figure on the Playfly Corporate Leadership Team. She is tasked with steering the Human Resources and People function through a period marked by significant growth and change.
Kate brings over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, highlighting a proven ability to manage change and implement strategic HR initiatives. Her comprehensive expertise spans Leadership Development, Organizational Change Management, Talent Acquisition, and Decentralized Workforce Collaboration.
Under her leadership, Playfly Sports has launched numerous programs designed to enhance employee engagement and foster a dynamic learning environment. Initiatives such as the Playfly Onboarding Program, LinkedIn Learning Challenges, continuous performance feedback, and a robust DEIB framework underscore her commitment to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and professional growth. Furthermore, her development and oversight of the Playfly Career Combine at the Black Student Athlete Summit have set benchmarks in career readiness and community collaboration.
Kate also plays a significant role in sustainability and governance as a member of the Access Holdings ESG Task Force, reinforcing her dedication to ethical leadership. Her strategic focus on people development and retention, coupled with her involvement in M&A and Total Rewards, solidifies her as an integral part of Playfly’s success and a visionary in the human resources field.
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