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Stephanie McLaughlin

Nurturing a Caring Culture: The Key to Organizational Success!

By Conduit

A 2019 EY Belong Barometer study found that over 40% of U.S. respondents reported feeling physically and emotionally isolated in the workplace. This feeling crossed generational, gender, and ethnic lines. Creating a caring workplace is essential for establishing an environment where employees feel valued and supported. But how can this be achieved? It requires intentional effort; such an environment doesn’t just develop on its own. In 1982, Patterson & Dewar Engineers (P&D) had two young…

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Creating a Comprehensive Employee Development Program: A Case Study

By Conduit
Once Upon a Time at HP&D In 2018, Hood Patterson & Dewar (HP&D) was struggling with the same concerns many companies encounter as they expand: how do you retain the culture that made you a success while transferring knowledge to new employees? Our leaders realized we needed a comprehensive employee development program to address these concerns, but they were unsure how to start. They decided to bring in a dedicated employee who could focus on...
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