Leslie Dehant (KPMG France) “The talent experience must meet the objectives of a mission-driven company”

An article by Nathalie Tran

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27 November 2023 à 10h32

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Publication: 27 November 2023 à 10h32

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KPMG's French business became an 'entreprise à mission' (mission-driven company) under local law in May 2022 and is now stepping up the implementation of a "differentiating" talent experience, in line with the objectives of its new status. Leslie Dehant, who was appointed Director of Human Resources and Talent Experience at 11,000-strong audit and consultancy firm KPMG France in April to support this development, tells mind RH exclusively about the main thrusts of its HR strategy.

An article by Nathalie Tran

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27 November 2023 à 10h32

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5 minutes

Publication: 27 November 2023 à 10h32

Reading time: 5 minutes

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You have been appointed Director of Human Resources AND Talent Experience. How does this addition to your title reflect KPMG’s new commitments in France?

The last part of my title reflects KPMG’s current shift towards a differentiated talent experience, with the aim of building an innovative, responsible, welcoming and learning firm where every employee can achieve their full potential. KPMG became a mission-driven company a year ago now, with the raison d’être of working and innovating with...

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