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14 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 THE MORNING CALL

PHOTOS BY APRIL GAMIZ/THE MORNING CALL
Every July, staff members get out of the office and take part in “Do Good Week,” where employees volunteer their time at a dozen local nonprofit organizations.

Continued from Previous Page sales calls, staff members are encour-
The company promotes ongoing aged to re-energize by pausing to play
learning development by encouraging pingpong or shoot hoops.
peer-to-peer career coaching, in areas “We do a huddle first thing in the
such as soft skills like interpersonal morning to get the day going,” Holley
communication, public speaking and said. “Every morning they can cele-
building confidence. brate; we show appreciation for their
“It’s OK to ask for help,” Martyak hard work.”
said. “It’s not frowned upon, it’s en- Employees offer each other a round
couraged.” of high fives and get pumped for the
The company hosted a week called day ahead.
“It’s Your Journey” with courses on “Dun & Bradstreet gave me a plat-
leadership and career paths, and a ca- form to lead and to inspire and that’s
reerdevelopmentfairwithinternaljob what I love,” Holley said. “As soon as
postings, highlighting people who it’s over, they [the sales staff] scramble
made internal career moves. back to their seats and they work so
Teamleadershelpstaffmembersat- hard.”
tain goals on their career path. Sean Staffmembersconnectovercultural
Carolan, a 34-year employee who events, such as the annual on-site fair
heads a group of engineers, said he is that brings together food and informa-
happy to move around team members tion from countries around the world.
who are seeking new skills or want to Holley lauds the firm’s inclusion and
try a new direction in their career. diversity efforts and the existence of
“IfIseeanopportunitytohelpthem the Culture Committee. He says there Dun & Bradstreet encourages staff members to re-energize during the day by
in their career path, I’m happy to cre- are many reasons to be there besides a playing pingpong or shooting hoops at its Upper Saucon Township campus.
ate that space for them,” Carolan said. job. Ongoing training with a focus for-
“It adds new tools to their toolbox.” ward gives staff a “chance to get bet- your soul to stay focused,” Martyak she said.
Carolan said there is a good energy ter.” said. Carolan never had to miss a cello re-
between the seasoned staff and young “The atmosphere is highly con- Lisa Stitt, senior HR business part- citalorballgamebecausehissuperiors
employees. Fresh perspectives are ducive to being highly productive ner and member of The People Team, respected time off for family matters.
welcomed from new hires. while balancing work-life,” Martyak was eager to join the firm in 2018 after “That sort of balance is something
James Holley, a senior director of said. witnessing how Dun & Bradstreet re- I’ve always loved,” he said.
saleswhohasbeenwiththefirmfor20 Carolan finds the sustaining high spects and values its staff. “The culture has always been about
years, oversees an energetic sales staff performance team the most exciting. “Right away, I saw they’re inher- the people who work here,” Carolan
of150 on the campus. Many of his staff The group emails employees with in- ently generous,” Stitt said. “I love to said.
members are young and eager. Holley spiring information to help them look work for a company that prioritizes In a firm that once employed Abra-
starts each morning with a team hud- forward and stay energized. community service.” ham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Grover
dle on the open-floor recreation area Martyak said the team offers on-site A mother of two young children, Cleveland and William McKinley, it is
amid the cubicles. An in-house staff yoga classes and healthy snacks, nutri- Stitt said the company is a leader in easy to see that Dun & Bradstreet fos-
member blasts upbeat tunes and the tional tips and regular emails with ide- paid time off for new parents, granting ters an environment of success.
previous day’s successes are cele- as for mental performance. 16 weeks of leave.
brated. Later in the day, after logging “It reinvigorates your mind and “That’s pretty much unheard of,” Sarah Fulton is a freelance writer.