In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew Saidy, Vice President of Global Talent at Ubisoft. With nearly 20 years of diverse HR experience, Andrew brought an exciting perspective on evolving talent strategy.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight01:00 - Andrew's background03:00 - Moving to Paris05:00 - What is Ubisoft07:00 - Employer branding in gaming09:00 - Using skills as a currency11:00 - Removing degree requirements13:00 - Impact on diversity15:00 - Skills-based assessments17:00 - Choosing Eightfold19:00 - Launching the talent marketplace21:00 - Change management advice23:00 - Effective launch strategies25:00 - The role of AI in HR27:00 - Implementing AI ethically29:00 - Focus on wellbeing31:00 - Supporting creativity33:00 - Continuous game production35:00 - Advice for future HR leadersAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.