Working at Empowered Ventures is more than an average job. 

In fact, because of EV being an ESOP, you are a part owner with a stake in the success of the organization you work for.

In this episode of Empowered Owners, Kim Dinwiddie, Vice President of Human Resources at Empowered Ventures, shares her journey of transformation, growth, and the powerful narrative of employee ownership.

Kim explains the delicate dance of balancing compliance with compassion and how tailoring the HR approach to each unique environment within Empowered Ventures isn't just policy—it's a passion.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How strategic growth means knowing when to scale and adapt. As an Employee Owner, you play a significant role in this. Be proactive in identifying when it's time for your team to take new approaches or tackle different challenges.
• How the power of personalized, human-focused, HR practices demonstrates how integration and strategic thinking can enhance the employee experience.
• How enhancing your understanding of the business side of things can lead to a more empowered role within the company. Consider taking courses, reading up on industry news, or obtaining certifications that will help you speak the language of business more fluently.

Jump into the conversation:

[02:49 ] Kim’s HR journey

[08:19 ] The misconceptions about HR

[10:36 ] Why Kim chose consulting

[21:45 ] How EV plans to handle future growth

[30:34 ] The true power of ESOP