Benjamin talks with Penny Farinha, VP of HR at ecobee. Penny recounts her unexpected journey from intending to pursue law to becoming a cornerstone in HR, helping to grow ecobee from 75 to 650 employees and navigate its acquisition. She highlights the significance of understanding human behavior and creating a culture of transparency, connection, and growth. Penny emphasizes the value of resilience and adaptability in scaling a startup and shares how ecobee's commitment to innovation and employee development has been key to its success. Tune in for insights into building a thriving workplace culture in the tech industry.
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