At Golden Hippo, we’re proud to foster a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to do meaningful work.
Recently featured in Built In’s article, “How These Companies Help Employees Do Their Best Work — Without Burning Out,” our own Manager of Digital Acquisition Marketing Kathryn shared her perspective on what makes that possible day to day.
Here’s what she had to say:
What makes you feel supported and valued at Golden Hippo on a day-to-day basis?
“I feel most supported when there’s open communication and a strong level of trust across the team. I’m fortunate to have a manager and leadership team who are approachable, set clear expectations, and give regular feedback, which makes a big difference day to day.
I also feel valued when hard work is recognized, whether that’s through a shoutout in a team meeting, thoughtful feedback or being trusted to take on meaningful projects. When a company creates a culture where people can collaborate, share ideas openly, and feel comfortable asking for help, it makes it much easier to stay motivated and do your best work.”
How does your team prevent burnout while still delivering meaningful work?
“My team does a good job of preventing burnout by being thoughtful about priorities and staying in close communication. We focus on the work that will have the biggest impact and direct connection back to company goals, and we have the trust and communication built to adjust timelines or projects when needed.
We also value teamwork. We are all working toward the larger company goals, and I am lucky to work with very driven people, but if someone is feeling overloaded, people are always quick to step in and help out, whether that’s a quick huddle to align on priorities or a brainstorm. That kind of support makes it possible to keep delivering meaningful work without burning out or sacrificing quality.”
What’s one way Golden Hippo shows appreciation that genuinely resonates with employees?
“One way Golden Hippo shows appreciation is tying our individual goals back to company goals, and rewarding those wins accordingly. We have monthly key performance indicators to hit and are rewarded with varying levels of compensation based on hitting those goals. In addition, we are able to recognize a colleague for going above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities in companywide shoutouts and spot bonuses.”
At Golden Hippo, creating an environment where employees can thrive isn’t just a priority, it’s part of how we build better brands, stronger teams, and lasting impact.
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