OC Business Journal

JACLYN GROENDYKE

VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Jaclyn Groendyke demonstrates a keen ability to conceptualize and activate change. One major accomplishment was transitioning SmartStop away from a PEO and onto an internal system. This enhanced our benefit offerings and employee experience. Our employees now have access to educational sessions with experts on various matters such as health & wellness and retirement planning. She is someone who naturally connects with employees, placing an emphasis on engagement and communication. Groendyke revamped employee engagement by rolling out an employee engagement survey and hosting virtual Coffee Chats for our leaders to engage on topics such as: Recruitment, Engagement, and EI in the Workplace. She also spends time on a monthly basis to educate our employees during our virtual All Hands on Deck meetings. Her efforts contributed to us being named one of the Top Workplaces of Orange County in 2022.

Groendyke also finds ways to help us make an impact within our local communities by partnering with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warriors, Operation Santa Claus and BCRF. With respect to COVID-19, her level of empathy and care for our employees’ and customers’ wellbeing was paramount. She supported our 400+ employees who worked throughout the pandemic, providing guidelines to ensure their safety and wellbeing, as well as discrete levels of support on an as needed basis.

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2023-03-27T07:00:00.0000000Z

2023-03-27T07:00:00.0000000Z

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