Season Two – Episode 9

Leading with Humanity: Creating Family-Friendly Cultures Across Borders with Deborah Borg, EVP and Chief People and Culture Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)

In this episode of CPO Talk, Helen Letchfield, co-founder of Parent and Professional, is joined by Deborah Borg, EVP and Chief People and Culture Officer at IFF, to explore what it takes to build a family-friendly culture across a diverse global workforce of 22,000 employees across 63 countries.

Deborah shares how organisations can create a strong and consistent global culture while recognising that family life, caring responsibilities and cultural expectations can look very different around the world. She explores the role of empathetic leadership, flexible policies and human connection in creating workplaces where employees feel trusted, supported and able to thrive.

If you’re looking to build a family-friendly culture that works across countries, cultures and communities, this episode offers valuable insights into how leading with humanity can strengthen belonging, engagement and performance across a global organisation.