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Connecting employees to community

Connecting employees to community

From the course: Building a Stellar Employee Experience

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Connecting employees to community

- Organizations that build a thriving community are not only setting their employees up for success, they're also setting themselves up for success. Salesforce, for example, has their "Ohana of Trailblazers," which is inclusive of their employees, customers, partners, and communities. Patagonia has an employee handbook called "Let My People Go Surfing," showing a deep commitment to flexibility and concern with taking care of their employees, customers, and, above all else, the planet. I want you to create a positive work environment by fostering a community that aligns with your values. There are many ways to do this, based on your organization and culture, but here are a few foundational elements of community building. First, promote an inclusive and diverse workplace by starting at the top. Leaders must overcome their unconscious biases and make every effort to listen, create open forums for discussion, and hire and…

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