A decade of reimagining work: Insights from Within People’s co-founders
Join us on this special episode of "Re-Imagining Work from Within" as we celebrate Within People's 10th year in business. In this reflective conversation, co-founders Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett sit down to share their journey, insights, and lessons as founders of a self-managed organization.
They delve into their vision of creating a 21st century business and how it has shaped their purpose and values. From the early days of envisioning a blueprint for the future to the challenges and triumphs along the way, they discuss the significance of work freedom and its impact on their growth and the company's culture.
Through their conversation, Laurie and Jeff provide valuable insights for aspiring founders, startups, and even established businesses, offering a glimpse into the realities of building and sustaining a purpose-driven organization. They touch on the surprising speed at which 10 years have passed, the importance of holding onto a strong vision, and the power of embodying the feeling of what they aimed to create.
As they reminisce about the rooftop in Barcelona where their dreams took flight, they reflect on the changes they've witnessed and the strides made toward their vision of a 21st century business. The discussion also highlights the balance between growth and sustainability, and how their perspective on growth has evolved over the years.
Join Jeff and Laurie as they share their experiences, challenges, and victories on the path to creating a business that aligns with their purpose and values. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of work, the importance of meaningful work, and the possibilities that lie ahead for entrepreneurs and organizations alike.
Tune in to this episode full of wisdom, reflection, and inspiration, and discover what it means to reimagine work from within.
3 ways to create a rewarding employee experience by doubling down on meaningful work
In this month’s blog Nikki explains how doubling down on meaningful work can help to create a more rewarding experience for your people. She explores how leaders can provide more clarity, inspire passion and celebrate the people that make up your organization.
Creating a rewarding employee experience through meaningful work
In this week's episode, Nikki de Vet is joined by Covers Head of People and Culture, Meredith Buchanan. Together they explore how leaders can create a rewarding employee experience by leaning into meaningful work.
4 things leaders could do more of to step into flexibility
In this month’s blog Anique explains how stepping into leadership with flexibility can help us better understand, and respond to, the needs of a team to create an equitable employee experience. She provides four questions to ask yourself as a leader when thinking about how and where to bring more flexibility into your employee experience.
EX flexibility: Understanding the diverse needs of a team
In this week's episode, Anique Coffee is joined by E1B2 founder AJ Vaughan. Together they dive into what it takes for leaders to step into flexibility as a way to better understand and support the diverse needs of their team.
Professional development is dead. Long live personal growth.
In this blog Laurie explains how to develop a core promise as part of your employee experience that defines what it means to grow in your business. He steps out the three key ingredients needed when designing an experience of growth that attracts, develops, unleashes and retains great people fully committed to bringing your vision to life.