Want to feel appreciated at work?

Not only does O.C. Tanner prioritize celebrating its employees - it's the basis of their entire business.

This private, family-owned company has been leading the employee recognition space for the past (almost!) 100 years. VP of People & Great Work, Dana Rogers, shares how O.C. Tanner celebrates their employees, the unique benefits, and why their retention is so high.

If you've ever felt UNDER appreciated by an employer, you may want to look at O.C. Tanner. They know how to recognize and appreciate hard work.

Some highlights: 

• Salt Lake City, UT
• Global team of 1,600+ employees
• Celebrating 100th anniversary in 2027!
• 36% employees have been there for 10+ years
• Hybrid in corporate offices
• Employees gifted shareholder bonus from the family owners

To learn about O.C. Tanner:

• Careers Page
• Great Place to Work Profile
• LinkedIn | YouTube | X | Facebook
• Dana's LinkedIn profile

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Do you want to work in a mission-driven organization?

Strive Health is worth checking out.

This mid-size startup is not only growing, it is the nation's leader in value-based kidney care. Strive is changing the kidney care paradigm to identify patients earlier, prioritize the right care and drive better outcomes. 

Shelby Isaac, Strive's Director of Talent Acquisition, walks us through what it's like to work at Strive, the amazing benefits they have, and why this work matters. She also gives great advice to job seekers on how to find and land your next opportunity. 

Some highlights: 

• HQ in Denver, CO but Hybrid-Remote 
• 600+ Strivers | 50% Clinicians
• Founded in 2018
• Series C
• Physical, Career, Financial, Inner, Family Well-being benefits
• Kidney Hero experiential reward program

To learn about Strive Health:

• Careers Page
• Strive Health's LinkedIn page
• Shelby's LinkedIn profile

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"We're going to listen to our employees"
"The executives are going to be accessible."
"The culture is special."

These are the phrases Chief People Officer, Amy Mosher, used to describe the how her and the other executives intentionally built the culture of isolved.

If you're looking for a stable, growing organization that prioritizes and financially invests in its people - this is going to be a must-listen.

Some highlights: 

• HR-services company HQ in Charlotte
• 50% employees are remote
• 2,500+ employees
• Invest in L&D
• Unlimited PTO and 4.5 day flexible workweek
• Wellness & DEI benefits

To learn about isolved:

• Careers Page
• isolved's LinkedIn page
• Amy's LinkedIn page

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Culture is built from the top down.

That's why I'm so excited to share with you today's guest - Jeff Williams, US CEO of Aptia. In this episode, he shares how this new (but not-so-new) organization is changing the benefits administration space.

Not only does Jeff share about Aptia - the benefits of working for this global firm - he also gives invaluable advice to job seekers. He shares how he has worked in multiple (often disparate) industries, the benefits of taking on challenging roles, and leveraging influencers to get ahead in your career.

Some highlights: 

• Launched in 2024 out of Mercer acquisition
• US (Boston) & UK (London) offices
• 1k-5k employees
• Every employee is a shareholder
• Hybrid environment and Continued Professional Development
• It's not the place for people who "deeply admire their problems"

To learn about Aptia:

• Careers Page
• Their transparent recruitment process
• Aptia's LinkedIn Page
• Jeff's LinkedIn page

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Have you ever thought, "I'm an adult. Why doesn't my employer treat me as such?"

Well today's company, Schoox, gives other companies a vision of what it means to trust your employees, not micromanage, and provide benefits that go beyond the "garden variety" (401k, dental, medical).

Join our conversation with Serah Morrissey, Senior Director of People and Culture at Schoox as we uncover what it's like to work for the LMS provider.

Some highlights:

• Founded in 2012
• 300 employees globally
• Half in Greece, half in North America
• Fascinatingly simple bereavement policy
• Paid parental leave, flexibility, generous PTO
• Culture: "We treat each other with empathy, integrity, respect, compassion."

To learn about Schoox:

• Careers Page
• Open Roles
• Schoox's LinkedIn Page
• Serah's LinkedIn page

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This week's company is an org that has some big aspirations:

They're on a mission to save 10 million employees $10 Billion.

ZayZoon is a fintech company that helps HR teams provide financial wellness to their employees. In this episode you're going to experience a really candid conversation with Founder Tate Hackert as he shares what it's like to be a part of a company that's growing exponentially.

Some highlights:

• Series B Startup
• <250 employees globally
• HQ in Calgary, Canada
• Remote-first organization
• Core Values: Hustle, Trust, People Driven, Mastery
• High growth

To learn about ZayZoon: 

• Careers Page
• Open Positions
• ZayZoon's LinkedIn Page
• Tate's LinkedIn profile

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Want to work for a financial services firm with an entrepreneurial spirit? (It is RARE to find this, friends!)

We go behind-the-scenes with Rebecca Abraham - Global Head of Human Resources - to learn more about this California-based firm.

Some highlights:

• Well-established, 50-year old firm
• <300 employees globally
• Hybrid environment 
• Less hierarchy - great for proactive and agile professionals
• Mentorship program
• Mental Health benefits

To learn about Wilshire: 

• Careers Page
• Open Positions
• Rebecca's LinkedIn profile

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