Vmware

Vmware, a leading agile software development company, is hiring! We need to talk about diversity and inclusion, the importance of empathy in our work, and how technology can support employee education and engagement.

We need you.

Vmware is on a mission to help organizations make better decisions with smart tools that improve their ability to achieve success. At its core are our values of being human-centric and offering an empowering workplace for all. As we grow, we’ll continue our commitment to fostering a diverse workforce, and giving everyone equal opportunities to thrive. In this interview, I’ll reveal why we believe in these values and share some of our latest innovations.

Why You Should Care About Diversity and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion are one of the most important ways to ensure your organization will thrive, reach its full potential, and innovate effectively. When we look at organizations today, there is no better example of how critical diversity and inclusion are to business success than IBM. Research shows that by focusing first on diversity and inclusion, businesses of all sizes can increase their overall competitive advantage. This isn’t just what benefits employers. It also has an enormous impact on the communities in which they operate. Leaders who aren’t promoting and creating a culture that celebrates differences are failing their companies. So, it’s not surprising that more than 80% of the world’s population lives in countries where people are experiencing economic inequality. To help leaders improve their performance and position themselves as more successful, leaders need to focus their attention on diversity and inclusion initiatives. By doing so, they will be able to build bridges and inspire their teams, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, sales, and profits.

How does my team contribute to making each other happy?

The best way to create an inclusive environment is through our relationships with others. Our company is built around four key tenets:

Empathy: Empathy is an essential component of any relationship. From supporting each other to making mistakes together, human connection drives success in our clients’ organizations. It empowers us to truly understand the problems our colleagues and clients face, and how to address them. Teamwork is defined by the behaviors that bring everyone together. These types of behaviors include respect, transparency, communication, and decision-making. At Vmware, we’ve always believed that teamwork is a collaborative process rather than something that only happens between two individuals. Today, when we want to foster cooperation among people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages, or other characteristics (including sexual orientation or race), we take extra steps to build trust. One of those ways includes providing training for employees on cultural sensitivity, language proficiency training, etc. As part of our strategy, we’ve added many new features to our systems, such as virtual breakout rooms, chatbots, social networks, games, gamification, interactive learning platforms, and more. All of these advancements help connect diverse teams to each other. Because we have invested so much time and effort into building these capabilities, it is more powerful than ever before to know that other teams care about the work that is done on our behalf. That means we don’t need to rely on internal resources to get good work done. Instead, we use internal resources to provide access to a range of valuable information and external resources for better decision-making, collaboration, and the growth of healthy communities. The results? More team members are empowered, which creates stronger, cohesive cultures. They feel empowered to try new things, become advocates for their coworkers, and advocate for their own futures. Teams that are more productive, innovative, effective, and engaged grow up faster. Organizations that cultivate an inclusive culture grow revenue and profitability because talent wants to stay with the company. And, when diversity and inclusion thrive in workplaces, employee engagement increases too. Employees are happier workers, which boosts their reputation and credibility. If businesses are looking for great employees, they’ll find them. Not surprisingly, more jobs offer flexible hours rather than jobs that require 9–5. Businesses that give meaning to life are likely to attract and retain the very best talent.

How do I contribute to shaping our future work culture?

We started our company long before the term “culture wars started,” but we have been dedicated since day one to bringing in people most needed to meet the challenges our customers face. Culture is embedded throughout everything we do because the value our mission conveys to our stakeholders translates directly into every aspect of our work. As soon as we got involved in the startup community, we saw that when companies value and reward their people, their people follow. For instance, studies show that companies that reward their front-line employees are more successful than companies that don’t. And why should business leaders care about creating a culture focused on diversity and inclusion if the talent they recruit already knows that? There is no simple answer for every single person who seeks to build a sustainable future for her or his family. But as our experience grows, we look forward to sharing even more tips for helping organizations navigate this challenging time, working with executives to identify how best to lead these conversations, and guiding our teams through this growing field.

What is the biggest thing about me? Here are just a few.

I am exceptionally curious; I love open-ended questions like the ones below. And I love math — so in case anyone asks me the “why,” I’ll always reply: “A lot of it depends on how well you ask the question.”

I like surprises; the idea behind surprise parties is that they are fun and fun for everyone involved even if there are no gifts. Surprise parties give us something unexpected to celebrate, and it’s what makes the occasion special, whether it’s celebrating a birthday or birth anniversary, letting someone down, sharing laughter, or simply enjoying a little joy. And even if surprise parties aren’t the thing that motivates us to put ourselves out there, it still helps us bond with others and feels connected.

I am hardworking; I think that being hardworking is important for several reasons. First, if one day I was lucky enough to get promoted into leadership, I would not mind if I had to start over from scratch. Second, if I did, in my opinion, make the right choice or fail, then I could turn back and see what I’d made of myself. Third, as hard work pays off, hard work feels great. Fourth, if hard work keeps me focused, focused, and focused, then I will never stop, and I won’t let up. Finally, if one day I had to choose which job I wanted or wasn’t sure I liked, I wouldn’t mind if the choice came with a cost. A high-performance organization requires both hard work and lots and lots of free time — and I think these two aspects are inextricably linked.

What are the funniest, scariest / best qualities of you?

I must admit, my humor is pretty dry. Some of my favorite scenes involve drinking alcohol and playing basketball. However, if I had to draw up a personality profile and list off all the quirky moments of my life, I couldn’t pick one character trait that stood alone. My curiosity seems to be one of those characteristics that take its toll. Most days I get asked a tricky question: What is your personal superpower? Answering honestly, it’s probably something I hadn’t thought about long before now. Regardless, when I finally say something, “my superpower is my drive,” people usually find a reason to laugh. Or if I say, “My superpower is my desire for adventure,” folks find a real passion for taking risks. My favorite moment in my career thus far occurred when I was named Vice President of Engineering at VMware, one of the fastest-growing cloud computing companies in the world. When VP Engineers are given visibility into the big picture so early in their careers, this makes them seem like unicorns. While we were building our organization’s vision, the realization I’d been living with on a daily basis wasn’t there yet. After seven years of relentless growth and winning awards and recognition, I realized I was missing out on a bigger opportunity. Suddenly, I knew what it felt like to have my name and work standing next to the names of some of the greatest engineers in the world. In fact, the amount of times managers congratulated me when I told stories about my accomplishments was insane. Just knowing I got my name up in that category gave me confidence that the rest of my path would also be amazing. And luckily, I didn’t have to wait another year until I took the reins. Now I see my true calling as developing creative and strategic solutions while remaining humble and open-minded.

In addition to the above, I’m fairly confident that I live an active, balanced life. I spend less time on the weekends and instead enjoy spending more time with my wife and kids. No matter what I’m doing or where I go, I’m really trying to be present every day. Even if a task gets stressful, I take a moment to breathe, relax in nature, or even just simply walk away and be present. In the meantime, my wife and kids will likely jump out of school. And while I may not have tons of money, I’m not short on resources so we can’t complain about our situation. Last but not least, I am definitely a geek! I keep track of my interests and write lists of books I like to read. I also find pleasure in participating in educational groups, listening to podcasts, making podcasts, watching Netflix shows, blogging, and writing.

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