The power of flourishing: Elevating the employee experience at Flexential
Fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace is crucial for organizational success in today's diverse and interconnected world.
At Flexential, we stress the significance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in cultivating a thriving and innovative workforce. With a mission to accelerate the flourishing of its employees, DEIB@Flexential drives a culture where every voice is heard, and every individual belongs. In this blog post, we will explore how flourishing at Flexential motivates the success of employees and the organization.
What do we mean by flourishing?
We define “flourishing” as the active growth and development of individuals in all aspects of their lives, including personal well-being, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose. We believe that when employees feel supported and empowered holistically, they bring their best selves to work. Flexential offers programs addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being, career development, work-life balance, and community involvement.
Creating the right environment
Creating a safe and supportive environment is vital for individuals to flourish. Flexential prioritizes psychological and physical safety, fostering open communication, respect, and empathy. This commitment enables individuals to take risks, learn from failures, and reach new heights.
Taking ownership
We empower our employees to take ownership of their growth and success. Flexential values their unique strengths and encourages leveraging these attributes in their professional endeavors. Ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities ensure employees have the tools and support to continuously evolve and flourish.
Contributing to our success
Flourishing employees contribute to the overall success of the organization. They are engaged, motivated, and committed, fueling innovation, collaboration, and exceptional customer service. Collectively, their growth empowers Flexential to adapt, evolve, and thrive in a changing business landscape.
The DEIB mission at Flexential underscores our commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and thriving workplace. By fostering a culture where every voice is essential and every person belongs, we redefine the concept of work. When your culture emphasizes these principles, your employees will flourish as leaders, self-starters, and empowered team members trusted to do what they do best. Hopefully more companies will embrace the idea of flourishing, ensuring the workplace is one where individuals can thrive, find purpose, and create meaningful impact.
Veena Bricker
Chief People Officer
Veena leads Flexential’s People and Culture team to support the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company. She has 20 years of experience in all aspects of Human Resources, including talent management, learning and development, total rewards and change management. Veena joined the company in 2020.
Before Flexential, Veena was a principal and managing director at Blake Street Group, offering talent and organizational consulting services to corporate clients, private equity and venture capital firms. In the past, she led HR at Optiv, CoreSite and worked with several other companies in various HR capacities.
Veena holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Cornell. She also completed the Advanced Human Resources Executive Program from the University of Michigan.
