Donovan Mattole, Chief HR Officer at Langan

Creating Authentic Company Cultures: Insights from Donovan MattoleIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Donovan, who shares his non-linear career journey from studying Middle Eastern studies in Jerusalem to leading HR roles in various global companies. Donovan highlights the importance of aligning company culture with core values and offers strategies to ensure these values are lived and maintained within organizations. He discusses recruiting and retaining Gen Z employees, the integration of multigenerational workforces, and the significance of personal values in effective leadership. Donovan concludes with advice on identifying and understanding personal values to better manage conflicts and align with company goals.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:49 Donovan's Career Journey01:43 Foundations of Positive Company Culture02:55 Living and Maintaining Core Values04:58 Engaging and Retaining Gen Z Workforce06:55 Balancing Generational Differences07:59 Parting Advice on Personal Values09:33 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.