Life inside a private equity-backed company feels different. Timelines are shorter, expectations are higher, and every hiring, restructuring, or compensation decision carries extra weight. Talent leaders are often asked to move fast while keeping people engaged, aligned, and resilient through constant change. This session pulls back the curtain on what talent strategy really looks like under private equity ownership. We’ll talk honestly about the trade-offs, the pressure points, and the decisions leaders don’t always have time to workshop. Plus, what actually helps teams stay focused, motivated, and human while operating at PE speed.