Our Vision
We envision a world where people become more whole and fulfilled versions of themselves as a result of their work experiences and cultures.
A world where our workplaces energize and excite us, rather than deplete us.
A world where our teams make an impact and fuel growth not only in product, services, and for our clients, but also for each of us and the greater community as well.
Our Principles
Care
- We assume positive intent
- We are mindful & inclusive
- We build each other up
- We remember to laugh along the way
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Ownership
- Accountability + Responsibility + Freedom
- We embrace possibility
- We each own the culture
- We honor our commitments
Authenticity
- We embrace vulnerability
- We share alternative perspectives
- We lean into transparency
- We set & respect boundaries
Togetherness
- We make time to connect
- We seek advice from one another
- We team up against the problem
- We communicate openly and honestly
Growth
- We practice learnership
- We always ask first
- We seek out feedback
- Have an experimental mindset
Why We Care
For decades, businesses have operated under the assumption that the most important things a business should focus on are productivity, efficiency, and growth–even at the cost of taking care of your people. This has led to a workplace environment where employees are disengaged, unhappy, and consistently experiencing burnout, which ironically, has negatively impacted productivity, efficiency, and growth.
While many people have come to the conclusion that “that’s just how things are,” at Octopy, we don’t agree. We believe we can change the narrative.
For years, our team has asked ourselves, “How could we design a workplace that actually gives employees a sense of purpose and belonging? How might we help build company cultures and leaders so human-focused that employees become better versions of themselves? And how can we do all of this while still improving bottom-line performance?”
There is a lot of research out there to help us answer these questions. A few important findings are:
- Humans are wired for connection
- Investing in developing your internal leaders pays massive dividends
- When we empower, trust, and take care of our people, they take care of the bottom line
We’re excited to continue to change the narrative and work with organizations and individuals around the globe to make work a better experience for all.