Human Capital – 1st August 2011
It’s always interesting to note at what point employers decide they need a dedicated HR resource. In the case of mortgage and financial services distribution business Firstfolio, HR has been part of the team since day one. From 2004 to 2007, the publicly-listed company was known as Affiance; since 2007, it’s been known as Firstfolio.
Linda Cooper, general manager human resources, has been with the company since those early days, after several years in other professions and roles, including logistics and sales in a multinational shipping company, and account management at McCann-Erickson. Although she’s been in HR for over 10 years, Cooper believes that early career diversity has helped with her understanding of broader business issues.
