Ashley Esquibel | The HR Playbook
Chief Administrative Officer | Envista Credit Union
What strategies have been most effective in shaping a strong workplace culture?
Being intentional about who we hire, and equally intentional about not retaining individuals who don’t positively contribute to our culture. It starts with people, but it’s reinforced every day through strong leadership. We invest in their development through annual leadership training, recognizing that a direct supervisor often has the greatest influence on whether an employee feels valued and excited to come to work.
Professional development is a cornerstone of our culture. We implemented a formal career pathing program to support long-term growth and mobility within the organization. More than 65% of our staff have been promoted since their first day, highlighting our commitment to fostering individual growth and building a strong pipeline of talent.
We also place a strong emphasis on our core values, ensuring they’re clearly understood, consistently demonstrated, and celebrated across the organization.
From peer-nominated core value awards to milestone anniversaries and achievement celebrations, we make it a point to recognize and honor the people who live out our mission every day.
Proactive communication plays a key role in keeping our team informed and connected. We engage employees through a bi-weekly newsletter and a robust employee intranet to highlight team members, celebrate community involvement, share project updates and wins, and promote employee engagement opportunities.
Finally, we listen. Regular engagement surveys help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve. That feedback loop is critical to ensure every team member feels seen, supported and proud to be part of Envista.
What qualities do you look for to ensure a candidate will thrive in your culture?
Individuals who not only bring strong skills and motivation but who also align deeply with our core values: integrity, empower, unity, impact and exceed.
We seek people who are honest, dependable and grounded in doing what’s right. We value candidates who take initiative and are empowered to lead, problem solve and make a meaningful difference. We look for those who thrive in a team environment.
Ultimately, we look for candidates who embody our service promise: to honor the individual, make things easy, value service above all, and always find a way to help.
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