#108: Building an Authentic Company Culture with Amy Bayer

Amy Bayer is the Global Director of DE&I, Engagement, and Culture at Duck Creek Technologies. In this role, she leads strategic efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace while promoting a culture of belonging. Amy’s experience spans nearly 20 years across multiple industries, including technology, publishing, manufacturing, and healthcare. Prior to this role, she held key HR positions, including HR Business Partner at Duck Creek Technologies and HR Manager at McGraw-Hill Companies. Amy’s work focuses on empowering employees through grassroots initiatives, driving meaningful change, and fostering leadership from within.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Go all in. Successful company culture requires intentional leadership engagement, from CEO participation to employee-led initiatives like ERGs and cultural ambassador programs.
2. Do remote right. During remote/hybrid work transitions, structured onboarding and deliberate relationship building become critical for employee engagement and retention.
3. Take the chance. Taking career risks and overcoming self-doubt requires courage and self-affirmation, but can lead to significant professional growth and fulfillment.

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From the Source

"I've never worked at a company where I've seen such engagement in the survey... because of that, I feel like we have to honor that and respect it."

"I got the courage. It wasn't ever that I lacked the confidence. I think it was just really the way that I was viewing my own self and speaking to myself."

"It's not always the words that he says, it's his actions... when things get hard, he doesn't back away from these kinds of activities that we're doing."

"I made some of the closest relationships during that time... the building of trust and relationships, it is possible."

Connect with Amy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bayer-812ba8104

Duck Creek Technologies: http://www.duckcreek.com