The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 170 - The path to profitability & Dena’s value framework for evaluating career moves: Dena Upton (Head of People, Dandy)
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Apr 4, 2024 Dena Upton, Head of People at Dandy, discusses her value framework for evaluating career moves, employee value proposition at Dandy, and their path to profitability providing career equity. Topics include building brand muscle, skills meritocracy, and connecting corporate with manufacturing employees.
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Go To Talent, Don’t Wait For It
- Flip diversity efforts by going to where talent exists and investing locally.
- Celebrate cultural differences and embed local practices to attract diverse talent pools.
Bridge Manufacturing And Office Teams
- Humanize different roles by sharing 'day in the life' stories across the company.
- Teach all managers basic business and financial metrics so every employee feels like an owner.
Make Feedback Safe And Actionable
- Transparent engagement measurement and blunt feedback are essential during operational change.
- Dandy uses quarterly eNPS and manager eNPS to surface issues and prioritize dignity during role changes.