Developing people starts at the top

Shim Markette, Chief People Officer of Second Nature shares how when leaders prioritize learning, it creates a culture of developing people in her June 2023 interview.

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In June, people leader Shimrit (Shim) Paley Markette, the Chief People Officer of Second Nature.sat down with Jason Lavender, the Co-Founder and CEO of Electives. In her People Developing People interview, Shim shared her expertise and valuable insights on developing people, building strong communities and embracing the power of remote work.

During this segment, Shim talks about how positive employee experiences are beneficial to all employees.

Read the transcript:

Shim: I think that a culture of developing people really starts from the top down when the leadership is bought in – when the leadership prioritizes learning. I've had leaders who say, "Hey, you know, one day a month or one day every other week, we're going to dedicate a full day to learning." Or they themselves participate in team hackathons. They themselves are the champions of reading and learning, going out and networking and utilizing some of the platforms we offer.

Shim: I also think that when it becomes part of this like management contract, when we go to our managers and say, "This is the expectation. Our expectation is that you are going to develop from within. You are going to be able to promote from within. You are going to be able to retain your employees."

Shim: When we go to our employees and we survey them and ask "do you feel like your manager is developing you?" and they say yes, then they just talk about the positive outcomes of that – that flywheel effect that becomes a part of the performance review. That is what we look for in management. That's what we look for in leadership and it becomes a non-negotiable—it's on the KPI list and it's something that the business truly values.

Read Shim's full interview here

About Shimrit Paley Markette

Shim Markette is the Chief People Officer at Second Nature, a fully remote company whose SaaS technology is redefining professional property management. With her passion for developing people and creating inclusive work environments, Shim leads the charge in fostering growth mindsets, building strong communities and embracing the power of remote work. She has extensive experience and expertise in recruiting, performance management, people strategy, people analytics, employee development, remote-first work, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) and company culture development.

Before her role at Second Nature, Shim served as the SVP of People Operations at EverQuote, where she played a pivotal role in shaping and driving the company's people initiatives. With her extensive experience and dedication to empowering employees, Shim continues to inspire and drive positive change, making a significant impact in people leadership.

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