FROM FLEDGLING DAYS TO EXPERIAN Like all people, Beth Wheat says, she has a lot of interests and many facets. While some people are super-focused on one topic, others still strive to be renaissance women. “When I first started out in college, I was a theater major. I was putting myself through school as the … Read full-story
What are some of the ways your company combats climate change? A leader in fast-casual dining, Chipotle has been committed to serving Food with Integrity and revolutionizing the fast food industry since its inception. In 2021, Chipotle set science-based targets with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse … Read full-story
Why should someone start their career at your company? Uber is the perfect place to start and grow your career because we believe in learning by doing, where early-career professionals can grow as they go under the mentorship of industry experts and leaders. Go-getters eager for growth are valued, trusted, and challenged to drive innovation … Read full-story
Why are people leaving their jobs during the Great Resignation? Compensation matters, but it isn’t the number-one reason. The most significant factor in losing workers is toxic work culture. The culture you create also impacts whether you can attract new talent. How do you create a positive culture that retains employees? Sadly, many companies mistake … Read full-story
The current hiring climate is intense, to say the least. Companies are going to great lengths to recruit and hire talent to meet their staffing needs. Many hiring managers are even increasing their recruiting budgets to pay for sponsored recruiting ads or hire outside recruiting services. There’s nothing wrong with these strategies. The problem is … Read full-story
BEING UPFRONT “I think at the end of the day, employees appreciate when you’re transparent, direct, and authentic. So they know who you are and who you aren’t,” says Mary Francis, Global Head of People & Organizational Development at Uber. “It’s kind of like dating, right? It’s not a fake-it-’til-you-make-it type of thing. People are eventually going to find out who you … Read full-story
Not long ago, it seemed as if the mantra “work-life balance” was replaced with “work is life.” Many people seemed to build their entire identity around what they did for a living and how much time they dedicated to it. That overbearing mentality was so intense that people even felt guilty if they came home … Read full-story
How do you define your employer brand? On the one hand, it’s a very abstract concept. It’s the sum total of your reputation, identity, values, culture, and purpose as contextualized by your role as an employer. On the other hand, it’s imperative that you have a very clear vision of your employer brand in order … Read full-story
In what ways do you support your employees that are parents? Farmers Insurance® has a strong commitment to working parents and strives to foster a workplace environment where employees feel supported and empowered to thrive in their roles. For example, Farmers® is proud to provide eligible employees with 10 weeks of 100 percent paid leave … Read full-story
Onboarding new hires without ever meeting them or having them step into a physical office is definitely a new challenge that a huge number of companies have had to face over the last few years. Here’s what five great companies have learned so far. What are some things you’ve learned about remote onboarding over the … Read full-story
A CIRCUITOUS JOURNEY Kenny Cushing says there has been no linear path to his current role as CEO of NetCentrics, the mission-critical enterprise IT and cybersecurity services provider that counts government agencies and private industries as its client base. “I’ve really had multiple careers already,” explains Cushing, as a way of explaining. His first career started an … Read full-story
It’s difficult to give less-than-positive feedback in any circumstance. You want to encourage employees to improve performance, not leave them feeling demoralized or insulted. It’s even more challenging in these stressful times when your constructive criticism may just be one of many negatives an employee is trying to process. When your team works remotely, things … Read full-story
When it comes to determining whether your recruitment marketing efforts are working, your candidate conversion rate is a key metric. This rate measures the percentage of candidates hired vs. advertised job openings in a specified period of time. In addition to revealing how successful your recruiting efforts are, this number also reveals information about your … Read full-story
If your company has been impacted by the Great Resignation, you’re not alone. It wouldn’t be such a newsworthy thing if it weren’t widespread. Fortunately, the Great Resignation is a problem that most organizations can address. You simply have to identify the reasons you are struggling with employee retention. To do that, you have to … Read full-story
The Great Resignation is here, but is it a negative thing for every company? This phenomenon has indeed created a job market that favors candidates quite heavily. Your company may even be experiencing an unprecedented number of open positions. At the same time, the Great Resignation has brought with it some great opportunities. There are … Read full-story
There’s a lot going on already in 2022, as if the headlines weren’t screaming this at us 24/7. Here are a few good things to talk about; three exciting companies with new, good ideas in place for 2022. We could certainly use them. What are some of the newest business ideas you are going to … Read full-story
What are some of the ways that your company empowers your employees to give back? Each quarter, through our Team Member Directed Giving program, we contribute to community-based nonprofit organizations that align with our missions and values. Team Members have the opportunity to invite local nonprofit organizations that they’re passionate about to apply to receive … Read full-story
Can you tell us a little about your DE&I policies? The DEIB team’s mission is to confront inequality and take action to combat the systemic barriers that have plagued the tech industry. We do this by creating a culture where everyone is seen, heard, and respected in every part of our business — internally and … Read full-story
What are the fundamental differences between fostering remote cultures vs. office cultures? At Vista, we want to make the most of our time together whether gathering virtually or physically. Our team members are given the ability to work together remotely across time zones and locations through virtual communication, project management, and knowledge sharing tools. Physical … Read full-story
The majority of employees who answered our questions anonymously have tasted the sweeter life of more elbow room while working, and it doesn’t look like they’re ready to go back to the office en masse yet. … Read full-story
The Covid lockdown and gig startups accelerated the Great Resignation movement, where talented employees started leaving their well-paying full-time employment. When respective governments imposed the lockdown, employees could not travel to their workplace. They had to work from the comfort of their homes. This comfort made many realize that gig startups are not that bad, … Read full-story
The world of work is rapidly changing. The landscape, once familiar, is becoming far more uncharted, sophisticated, and nuanced. Employers are scrambling to make their workforce the best, most efficient force there is. Unfortunately, for most organizations, this remains a pipe dream. A clear understanding of the unique abilities and traits that each individual within … Read full-story
Distributed teams held little general relevance before the pandemic. While they existed within many sectors and businesses, they were few and far between. With hybrid and remote work becoming the new norm, businesses are looking at permanent work solutions that reduce cost and improve productivity. Fully distributed teams have emerged as a possible permanent setup … Read full-story
The return to office is once again in jeopardy considering the current climate, and tech companies are looking at possible measures they can take to maintain safety. … Read full-story
As our country and our world continues to strive to make up for the injustices of the past and come closer to realizing a truly fair society for people of all races, here’s how a group of companies are celebrating this year’s Black History Month, which runs for all of February. How will you be … Read full-story
With remote work the new norm, businesses have struggled coming up with new ways to manage employees. As a return to office looks more uncertain, employers are looking at ways they can amp up productivity, efficiency and overall work quality. Remote work itself has seen massive increases in productivity and motivation for employees, allowing better … Read full-story
Technology businesses are still under the misconception that they can easily attract top tech talent through a high salary. Numerous applicants with proven track records have started turning down roles because they want more than just a competitive paycheck. Even when they have multiple offers, businesses fail to hire them. In 2021, the average tech … Read full-story
Regardless of what becomes of this pandemic-era retreat to remote work for many of us, it seems fairly certain that hybrid work models – where some hold down an office while others work from home or elsewhere – are here to stay. The benefits are too great for all parties, with the ability to hire … Read full-story
There’s no question that uncertain, sometimes scary times like these – with so many seemingly existential issues arriving on our national doorstep en masse – can be especially taxing on the human psyche. Employers have become increasingly aware how precious mental health resources can be to their stressed-out employees, and how helping provide some security … Read full-story
In June of 2020, Foot Locker, Inc. stepped up and committed $200 million over the span of five years towards enhancing the lives of its team members and customers in the Black community through economic development and educational resources to drive systemic change to fight against inequality and injustice. Jason Nazar, Co-founder & CEO of … Read full-story
