Shannon Sisler on remote work
From Riderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #364 - Shannon Sisler · · Riderflex
“Maintaining in-person collaboration at least three days a week is important to preserve company culture and employee engagement, even as remote work continues.”
On , Shannon Sisler, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at CROCS INC, spoke about remote work during Riderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #364 - Shannon Sisler on Riderflex.
About Shannon Sisler
Shannon Sisler, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Crocs, has discussed the company’s approach to workplace flexibility, employee engagement, and the use of artificial intelligence in human resources. In a September 2023 podcast, Sisler described Crocs’ use of a “persona-based” model that assigns roles to one of four categories—Resident, Explorer, Collaborator, or Connector—to determine remote work expectations based on job responsibilities rather than employee preference. She stated that maintaining in-person collaboration at least three days a week is important for preserving company cultureastra. Sisler also said Crocs uses AI tools such as ChatGPT to draft job descriptions, but emphasized the need to add a human touch to reflect the company’s culture and values. She described herself as “a business person who happens to do HR” and said she focuses on enterprise leadership and creating people practices that drive business results. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sisler said Crocs donated 860,000 pairs of shoes with a retail value of $40 million through its “Free Pair for Healthcare” initiative, an effort she said brought pride to the workforce. She noted that the company conducted frequent town halls with its global workforce to share what was known and unknown, and to answer questions. Sisler has also discussed the importance of listening to employees through surveys and frontline manager conversations, setting high but achievable expectations, and providing employees with the “why” behind their work. She has advised individuals seeking career advancement to identify what they are genuinely interested in and to focus on their strengths, stating that “if you like what you’re doing, you’re most likely going to be much better at it.”