Jennifer Anderson, Vice President of Human Resources at Whelen Engineering, is proof that HR can be as innovative and essential as any technology. With Whelen boasting a workforce that’s 39% women - well above the national average - Jen joins Ellen and Jenny to share the human-centered strategies that are reshaping the workplace.

This episode dives into Jen’s journey as an HR innovator, and how Whelen’s deep culture of inclusion, connection, and long-term employee investment has built more than just a loyal workforce, a thriving one.

You’ll hear how Jen reintroduced engagement surveys that have worked…leading to meaningful changes that are simple yet effective at boosting morale. She also shares her commitment to psychological safety, leadership support, and making changes with a crawl-walk-run mentality built on trust.

Where you can find Jennifer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-anderson-2371603b/
Company: https://www.whelen.com/

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Podcast hosted by The Bolder Company: https://www.theboldercompany.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Podcast technical production by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/