• Episode 1 - Company Culture and Why It's Important
    Mar 15 2021

    Thank you for joining us for the Building Culture Podcast! Your host and Content Manager at PERKS, Evelyn Kwong, interviews Eileen Lee, who is the VP of People & Culture at PERKS. Together, they discuss Eileen's perception of company culture and how it has been implemented at PERKS from day one. Also covered is the importance of company culture in general, especially during this shift toward remote work. 

    11/1/21 update: Visit us on the Building Culture blog at www.getperks.io/blog.

    Read our e-book here: A Simple Guide to Building Company Culture 

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    20 mins
  • Episode 1.5 - Toward a More Equitable Future
    Mar 19 2021

    In this episode, Evelyn and Eileen consider what organizations can do in response to the unfortunate events that have taken place recently regarding Asian hate crimes. We also discuss how to support individuals and team members in hard times.

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    13 mins
  • Episode 2 - Culture and PERKS and Tools, Oh My!
    Mar 31 2021
    In Episode 2, Evelyn sits down with Dom and Jordan, CEO and COO, to talk about how PERKS came to life. Our executives also discuss the gaps in company culture due to the transition to remote work, as well as how leaders can support company culture by implementing the PERKS marketplace.
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    21 mins
  • Episode 3 - Culture a la Employees
    Apr 7 2021

    Evelyn and Eileen chat with Brody Earl, Client Success & Platform Manager, about his personal experience with company culture and how that coincides with the PERKS marketplace. We also discuss what culture means to employees who aren't in the HR department and don't necessarily understand HR lingo. 

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    19 mins
  • Episode 4 - Tech Talks HR
    Apr 14 2021

    How can tech change the way HR is done? And what role does the feel of a website play in people's experience of a platform? In episode 4, Evelyn talks with Garrett and Kez from the PERKS tech team about adaptation and communication - for remote work and beyond.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 5 - The Intern Experience
    Apr 21 2021

    Elise, Ethan, and Tommy are the powerhouse interns at PERKS, and Evelyn and Eileen grill them on their experience working in a startup. What is important to look for in an internship in terms of environment - and how can startups create that kind of workplace? Tune in to get the intern perspective on company culture!

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    17 mins
  • Episode 2.1 Let's Talk About It - Mental Health Awareness
    Apr 28 2021
    In light of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Eileen and Evelyn have a conversation about the stigma around discussing mental health in the workplace. They also share their personal experiences and perspectives from an employee or manager standpoint. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
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    18 mins
  • Episode 2.2 It's a Deel! Recruiting Globally in the World of Hybrid Work
    May 5 2021
    Will Xue from Deel joins Evelyn in a conversation regarding the flexibility of global recruitment in today's remote and hybrid work environment. Also covered is how Deel can help companies hiring internationally with maintaining a positive work culture.
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    15 mins