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A few weeks ago, members of our executive team joined some of our top performing sales leaders, whom we refer to as the Circle of Excellence, in the Dominican Republic to celebrate a fantastic year for Cengage Group. Formal and informal sessions were arranged to discuss how work has changed over the past few years and how we can evolve our better serve our customers. Michael Hansen, CEO, said “This face-to-face time was invaluable. Yes, we want our sales leaders and their significant others to relax and enjoy the trip, but we also want to bring everyone together for those intentional conversations that are critical in shaping our culture and driving our business.”
Employees at our distribution center recently received some wellness time off to enjoy a company picnic at Kings Island. Sarah N., Learning Consultant, and her family started their day off with the famous blue ice cream 🍦 Linda H., Customer Relationship Manager, had a blast riding the roller coasters, but said that the antique cars were more her speed 🚘 Lacy F., Documentation & Training Specialist, enjoyed the day with her niece, Kennedy, who was brave enough to sit in the front seat of every ride 🎢 Josiah M., Customer Support Associate, said it was a memorable day for his family, they even managed to get a photo with all 5 kids 📸 It was great to see our employees engaging and enjoying some well-deserved time off.
We are thrilled to announce that feedback from employees in Mason, OH and Independence, KY earned us a spot on the Enquirer Media 2022 Top Workplaces list for the third year! We also earned a spot on their Best in Show list for being a leader in Work/Life Flexibility. “Employee health and wellbeing is a top priority for us as an organization. We know that ensuring employees feel supported and recognized enables them to do their best work, and ultimately drives our company success.” - Jeri Herman, Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Our CEO, Michael Hansen hosted the co-leads of our Mental Health Alliance (MHA) Employee Resource Group (ERG), Courtney W. and Sarah D., in honor of Metal Health Awareness Month. “Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We wanted to create a community where people could bring every part of themselves, engage in open conversations, and learn how to manage a healthy lifestyle,” said Courtney. Sarah added that “COVID had a strong impact on mental health which is why we were inspired to create the MHA ERG. As a group we provide each other with recognition and support for every unique struggle and strength.” Michael also spoke about maintaining his own mental health, sharing that “I have had to overcome tragedy myself, and I found that talking about it openly and candidly helped me cope.” A huge thanks to the co-leads of our MHA ERG for their impactful work and for helping Cengage Group achieve Platinum Status for Mental Health America’s Bell Seal Assessment, a distinction awarded to companies that meet mentally healthy workplace standards.
“I have continued to work at Cengage Group over the past 20 years because this is truly an amazing company to work for. I am proud of the way our leadership has handled the response to the pandemic - prioritizing employee and customer health and safety above all. I am also proud of the way that the company responded to the injustices we saw in the George Floyd case by publicly denouncing them and putting actions in place to make black employees feel appreciated and respected.” - Nikita H., Director of Standards and Programs for Manufacturing
In the month of April, we spoke to five members of our finance and accounting teams about the importance of Financial Literacy Month and what it means to them, to help raise awareness about the need for more financial education for learners of all ages. Read the blog to learn more and discover open roles!
Do you want to work for a company that offers real work-life balance, and where you can always bring your authentic self to work? Our Global Technology Team is always looking for innovative, motivated individuals to join our team! Read our blog to discover what makes our technology team unique, how our culture empowers employees and encourages ingenuity. Hear from Hillary T., Technical Product Manager, Josiah T., Senior Software Engineer, and Christopher M., Manager of Software Quality Performance Engineering, about their employee experiences and check out our open roles: https://bit.ly/3vX9frk
We were recently recognized by Gallagher as a Best-in-in Class Employer as part of the global insurance brokerage’s 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Jeri Herman, our SVP of HR, shared that “We are honored to have received this award, employee health and wellbeing is a top priority for us as an organization. We know that ensuring employees feel supported and recognized enables them to do their best work, and ultimately drives our company success.”
The Great Resignation is having a significant impact across industries as employers struggle to retain employees. So, what's driving this wave of turnover? According to our Great Resigners Report, "resigners" are quitting their jobs because they want to make more money (91%), feel burnt out in their current role (89%) and lack professional growth in their current position (83%). Want to dive further into the "why" behind the Great Resignation? Check out our report that found employees aren't just quitting, but also reskilling with the hope that they can change their career paths, move to new industries and improve their lives: https://bit.ly/3FMmGeQ
Our Women in Tech Employee Resource Group works to promote a culture that supports and empowers women through shared practical insights, training and development, networking opportunities, and mentoring. The group recently hosted Lori Groth, CIO of the Industrial business unit at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., as part of WiT’s impactful Career Journeys Speaker Series, which invites external and internal speakers to share their career journeys. Lori shared that she landed her current position, as CIO, by “taking on the hard projects, making good connections with people on my team, and networking with role models who I could turn into an advocate for me and my career.” Lori also shared her personal experiences being a working mom and how it has influenced her leadership style. She explains that “empathy is a key leadership quality. Taking time to understand what others are going through helps you relate to people and understand how their skills sets can be most effective.”
