Know Your People: Summer Boyd on Scaling Culture from 30 to 1,000+ Employees

What if the most powerful employee recognition tool you have costs absolutely nothing?In this episode, Tray sits down with Summer Boyd, VP of Talent and Engagement at a national healthcare company that grew from 30 to over 1,000 employees in just five years. Summer shares how her team keeps engagement high not through swag and gift cards alone, but through intentional leadership, knowing how individuals want to receive praise, and building a culture of trust and flexibility. From mentorship programs and pulse surveys to promoting 100% from within, Summer breaks down the people-first philosophy that has made her organization one people actually want to grow with.You'll learn:How to use tools like 15Five to personalize recognition at scaleWhy flexibility is one of your most powerful (and free) retention toolsThe difference between managers and leaders — and why it mattersHow Summer scaled her engagement strategy from a team of one to a certified team of specialistsConnect with Summer on LinkedIn