Warner Music Group: Working in Harmony

HR leadership is the silent composer of a successful music industry. In this episode, Warner Music Group’s Masha Osherova discusses leading a company filled with creative ambition and shaping the future of music with HR.

One of the “big three” recording companies in the music industry, Warner Music Group operates in over 50 countries and represents major artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dua Lipa, and Ed Sheeran. In 2021, Warner Music Group won the Diversity in the Workplace accolade at the Women in Music Awards.

As Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Masha Osherova has been instrumental in crafting a culture that matches Warner Music Group’s creative aspirations. Since joining the company in 2006, Osherova has overseen all aspects of Warner Music Group’s people functions worldwide.

On the podcast, Osherova joins Toptal’s Michelle Labbe to discuss curating a creative ecosystem that supports artists from breakthrough to stardom.

Some Questions Asked:

• How does Warner Music Group support flexible work arrangements while continuing to foster an in-person creative culture among its employees?
• What innovative approaches has Warner Music Group taken to identify and attract top talent in a competitive industry?
• What music-related perks does Warner Music Group offer to its staff?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How a STEM education can provide the skills needed for success in HR.
• What challenges arise when trying to align the needs of creative professionals with the business objectives of HR.
• How to address employee mental health through proactive leadership.

Links:

• Masha Osherova - LinkedIn
• Warner Music Group - LinkedIn
• Michelle Labbe - LinkedIn
• Toptal - LinkedIn
• The Talent Economy Podcast