GUEST: Vice President of Human Resources at Moz, Rebecca Clements https://moz.com/about/team/rebeccadclements
Rebecca Clements on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-clements
Human Resources’ reputation as being pain-in-the-butt rule-makers and rule-enforcers was a leading reason Rebecca Clements chose to cultivate a different kind of HR experience.
In this episode, Rebecca talks about the imperative of good culture in tech in order to attract and maintain talent from diverse backgrounds of experience. And she tells us how she and her team do it…
“Culture is something that happens around you unless you are really intentional about it.
If you are intentional and use it as an advantage within the business, then all of your time spent on it will be worth while and set you apart from your competitors, attract people, and help your business be successful.”
What makes a company “culturally fit?”
She generously shares Moz’s value system called TAGFEE that every Mozzer aspires to daily.
Transparent: Be willing to talk about it all: the good, bad, and ugly. They have a commitment to share what didn’t work, without making excuses.
Authentic: Bring your BEST authentic self to work. People bring and share their stories. They share at Lunch & Learns to offer personal insight. They are encouraged to speak up and bring their set of experiences to the table. Active disagreement is vital and encouraged in order to have all opinions authentically on the table.
Generous: The company provides paid-paid vacations for employees and sabbaticals for employees after 5 years. Considering the “Whole Human”. They match charity donations. They demonstrate a generous mindset by being available with time, information and coaching/guidance.
Fun: Positivity- assume good intent, “You have my best interest at heart and I have yours.” They actively invest in team-building and building community.
Empathetic: Empathy is key to decision making and solving conflict. They seek to employ empathetic people to increase the quality of the work environment. They talk about it, model it and celebrate empathy in their workplace.
Exceptional: Being willing to choose unique, value-based marketing strategies or “give-aways”. Offering professional coaching to all of their employees to help them through challenges and opportunities. Anyone can pursue coaching for any reason at all. They know that if you are dealing with something at home or in the office, it will affect your work. Offering ongoing manager courses for all levels of management or aspiring management to gain skills.
Yes, they even have a Team Happy: Rebecca leads a team of 5 people at Moz whose mission it is to ensure happiness, productivity and to embody TAGFEE.
And, YES, they are hiring. https://moz.com/about/jobs#listings
And, YES, they have an annual marketing conference called MOZCON coming up this fall September 12-14. Get your tickets here https://moz.com/mozcon
Visit Mighty Good Work and The Yes Works at: TheYesWorks.com
Theme music by: Miguel Juarez
Midshow break music by : Allan Loucks www.TinEar.com
GUEST: Jody Maberry -- http://jodymaberry.com/
Jody Maberry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry
Jody Maberry Show (podcast): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jody-maberry-show-helping/id1084178356?mt=2
Our stories are what set us apart. Your story is not the same as anyone else’s, and that gives you the power to connect, intrigue, and inspire others.
Some of us think we don’t have good stories, and wouldn’t know how to tell them if we did. “Good stories come to people who can tell them. When you look at life as a storyteller, you will find stories in nearly everything.” And with practice, and by tuning in to your audience, you can become good at it.
Why tell stories? Stories stick with people. They’re memorable. And, stories tie things together. Innovation results from tying unexpected things together. So, stories lead to innovation.
Whether you’re expert in a given field or not, your experience has something to offer to those who are. Innovation in a field often comes from the connections made by novices and outsiders.
People aren’t motivated at work just by the paycheck and benefits package. That’s just the fuel that allows them to spend their time in your organization instead of hunting and gathering. People are motivated to do extraordinary work by a fulfilling story. Story creates identity and satisfaction at work. Every business (as Disney says) is putting on a show. Story creates the roles for people. As employers, we can create an environment where the storytelling is about the value of the work you do, and how fulfilling the work you do can be.
Every story you tell informs every action we take. Change the story, change the experience. Each of us needs to be the hero of the story we’re in. Leaders can inspire and motivate those they lead by weaving a story in which everyone plays a critical role in achieving a goal that matters.
Our clients and customers are the heros of their stories as well. To serve them well, we must help them through the obstacles they face in their journey.
Be alert to the stories your company is telling, even when you are not speaking. Every aspect of your brand and behavior tells a story.
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Visit Mighty Good Work and The Yes Works at: www.TheYesWorks.com
Theme music by: Miguel Juarez
Midshow break music by : Allan Loucks www.TinEar.com