Mentorship can be a game-changer, but how do you create relationships that truly make an impact? In this episode, DeMario Bell, Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp, explores what mentorship looks like in today’s evolving workplace. From his infectious energy to his deep passion for community building, DeMario shares thoughtful insights into how People leaders can build a rock-solid mentorship program. This episode explores the impact of hybrid work on mentorship with the removal of water cooler conversations and highlights how to foster relationships despite this. DeMario discusses the importance of co-creating mentorship programs and what inclusivity can look like when you design for those at the margins. Don’t miss this insightful episode, which is like a mentor itself!

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This week, Carmen sits down with Matt McFarlane, former Senior Director of People Experience at Oyster and now the founder of FNDN (Foundation)—a consultancy dedicated to helping startups and tech companies master their pay practices. As a thought leader in compensation strategies and pay transparency, Matt brings invaluable insights to one of the workplace’s biggest challenges. In this episode, Matt and Carmen dive into crafting compensation strategies that align with your company’s vision, building a rock-solid compensation philosophy, and navigating the tricky waters of pay transparency in a global, competitive job market. Tune in to discover why pay is about so much more than just numbers!

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Get ready to dive into a high-energy, mischief-filled conversation with Emily Hinks, the Founder and CEO of Mischief Makers, a future-of-work agency shaking up the way organizations collaborate. Showcasing what can only be described as a mastery of collaboration, Emily and her team are the secret sauce for industry giants such as Spotify, Netflix, IDEO, and the United Nations. This episode unpacks what it takes to master hybrid work principles and why copy-pasting someone else’s model just won’t cut it. Emily shares her insights on creating a personalized hybrid strategy that fits your team like a glove and provides examples of organizations nailing the hybrid work environment. She touches on the importance of trust, employee policy co-creation, and why hybrid work is more about culture than structure. Whether you're rethinking your hybrid strategy or just love a good dose of energy and insight, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.