Summary:

Partha Neog is the founder and CEO of Vantage Circle, an employee engagement and employee benefits platform. Partha began his career as an engineer working in telecom, but after the turn of the century he decided that it was time to start something of his own. In 2010, Partha founded Vantage Circle and has since grown it to a company of over 200 employees that operates in over 100 countries. 

In this episode, Partha talks about the critical role employee engagement plays for a growing company. 

Chapters:

[0:00 - 5:03] Introduction

• Welcome, Partha!
• Today’s Topic: Employee Engagement for a Growing Company

[5:04 - 9:50] What are the biggest challenges for a company growing from 2 to 200 employees?

• Changes happen slowly and can creep up on you, raising the question: when is it time to make changes?
• Flexibility is no longer feasible once a company reaches a larger size

[9:51 - 16:00] Partha’s lessons learned while growing Vantage Circle

• It’s critical to have regular, formal communication channels
• Why some companies struggle with attrition and how good communication can be a solution

[16:01 - 25:43] Examples of how employee engagement can help a growing company succeed

• How employee engagement can foster more passionate employees
• How to establish a culture of passion among employees

[25:44 - 27:45] Closing

• Thanks for listening!

Quotes:

“When you are a small team, a lot of information is [communicated] through osmosis... but as you keep on growing, it’s very important to have a formal communication channel.”

“Wellness is a very important part of the value proposition of an organization.”


Contact:

Partha's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn

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