Favorite Parts Of Being A People Programs And Operations Lead At Alphabet
Michelle, a People Programs & Ops Lead at Alphabet, most enjoys the "impact...on employee experience," finding fulfillment in completing tasks like performance reviews and engagement surveys that contribute to a happier, more engaged workforce. This role allows Michelle to understand the unique needs and cultures of different companies, providing valuable insight into improving employee satisfaction.
Employee Experience, Program Management, Human Resources, Organizational Culture, Cross-Cultural Communication
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Michelle Lowry
People Programs & Ops Lead
Alphabet Inc. Company
University of California, Davis
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Psychology
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Michelle's role has a significant impact on employee experience, improving overall happiness and engagement.
2. The work involves addressing the specific needs of the company and understanding its unique culture.
3. It offers insights into the diverse cultures within various companies, providing valuable experience and knowledge.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I think I enjoy the impact it has on employee experience. A lot of programs in HR, people ops fields, can seem unappealing on the surface.
People might think writing a performance review, for example, involves work that isn't appealing when they're busy. But when those pieces are done, like completing the performance review or the engagement survey, it really helps the overall company experience.
You can see that based on how happy and engaged people are at the company. So, I really like having a role in that. I enjoy plugging into what people need here and what's specific to this company.
Understanding the different cultures that exist at every company has been totally different from one another, and I really like getting visibility into that.