#EPISODE 2: Belonging to the Community

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1. Culture Committees Enhance Workplace Positivity

• They match work with company goals and help solve work problems.

• Key areas include recruitment, performance management, and compensation fairness.

• These committees differ from employee resource groups because they help the whole company.

2. Promote Core Values and Foster Work Environment

• Committees work with leadership to define organizational culture.

• Activities include team building, recognition programs, and work-life balance initiatives.

• They are important for listening to and solving workers' problems.

3. HR's Critical Role in Supporting Culture Committees

• HR recruits diverse members and plans its activities. 

• HR connects the group with other parts of the company.

• This helps make sure cultural plans fit with HR's goals.

4. Effective Strategies for Cultural Enhancement

• Use recognition programs, 'Donut' meetings, lunch and learn sessions.

• Celebrating diversity and flexible work helps everyone feel included.

• Culture surveys and team events make and check company values.

Jonathan Kidder 

AKA the “Wizard Sourcer.” Amazon Sr. Tech Recruiter. 11 years of full-cycle recruiting, top-ranked technical recruiter, staffing expert, and corporate trainer.

• Remote Work and Interviews are Key in Hiring Today

  Jonathan Kidder talks about more people working and interviewing from home. He says it's easier and less stressful for job seekers. He thinks this way of hiring will keep growing.

• Learning and Adapting are Important for Job Seekers

  Kidder says it's important for job seekers, especially in tech, to be willing to learn and change. He believes being able to grow is often better than already knowing everything.

• Traditional College Degrees Becoming Less Important

  The podcast explains that four-year college degrees are becoming less important in tech jobs. It highlights how boot camps and self-study are now more valued.

• Using Advanced Tools to Hire Better

  Kidder recommends using advanced hiring tools that help with email tracking, automation, scheduling, and analysis to find the best job candidates.

• Mixing Automation with Personal Touch in Hiring

  The talk also mentions the importance of using both automated systems and personal interactions in hiring. This mix helps make job seekers feel important and improves their experience.

Key Advice:

✨Foster a Sense of Belonging to the Community ✨

How to Do It:

• Organize Team-Building Activities: Regular activities that encourage interaction and teamwork.

• Encourage Cross-Departmental Projects: Provide opportunities for employees from different departments to collaborate.

• Create Open Communication Channels: Establish forums where employees can share ideas and feedback.