Culture Uncovered

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 acquisitionUS (Boston) & UK (London) offices1k-5k employeesEvery employee is a shareholderHybrid environment and Continued Professional DevelopmentIt's not the place for people who "deeply admire their problems"To learn about Aptia:Careers PageTheir transparent recruitment processAptia's LinkedIn PageJeff's LinkedIn page---Need help in your job search? Check out Recruit the Employer for tools and resources.Interested in having your company featured? Email us at hello@recruittheemployer.comRecommend our outplacement service to your HR team.Follow the host, Jena Dunay, on LinkedIn.

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 2012300 employees globallyHalf in Greece, half in North AmericaFascinatingly simple bereavement policyPaid parental leave, flexibility, generous PTOCulture: "We treat each other with empathy, integrity, respect, compassion."To learn about Schoox:Careers PageOpen RolesSchoox's LinkedIn PageSerah's LinkedIn page---Need help in your job search? Check out Recruit the Employer for tools and resources.Interested in having your company featured? Email us at hello@recruittheemployer.comRecommend our outplacement service to your HR team.Follow the host, Jena Dunay, on LinkedIn.

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 globallyHQ in Calgary, CanadaRemote-first organizationCore Values: Hustle, Trust, People Driven, MasteryHigh growthTo learn about ZayZoon: Careers PageOpen PositionsZayZoon's LinkedIn PageTate's LinkedIn profile---Need help in your job search? Check out Recruit the Employer for tools and resources.Interested in having your company featured? Email us at hello@recruittheemployer.comFollow the host, Jena Dunay, on LinkedIn.

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 globallyHybrid environment Less hierarchy - great for proactive and agile professionalsMentorship programMental Health benefitsTo learn about Wilshire: Careers PageOpen PositionsRebecca's LinkedIn profile---Need help in your job search? Check out Recruit the Employer for tools and resources.Interested in having your company featured? Email us at hello@recruittheemployer.comFollow the host, Jena Dunay, on LinkedIn.