Ray Dalio said, “A great organization has both great people and a great culture.” After working for Camden for five years I can say without a doubt one of the best things about Camden is our culture. Guided by our nine values, we are a company that not only works hard but has fun! Camden has ranked on FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List 12 years running. Within Camden we foster an atmosphere of respect and caring, often referring to our peers not as co-workers but family.
Our President, Keith Oden, says Camden’s secret weapon for maintaining our culture is our mentor program:
The mentor program was designed to pair new employees or a current employee entering a new role, with a seasoned Camden veteran. The mentor aids their mentee by helping them learn their new responsibilities as well as introducing them to Camden culture.
Photo courtesy of Deborah Rodriguez
Starting a new job or a new position can be scary. Having someone to lean on through the transition can be a life saver. Your mentor is your instant BFF, someone with whom you can be comfortable as you encounter challenges on your new adventure. Being a Camden mentor is ultimately not about completing a checklist for HR, it’s about showing new team members they made the right decision to join the Camden family.
Through their partnership, mentors act as an additional resource to guide associates as they learn their new roles. Mentors work alongside their mentees forming valuable lasting relationships, acting as both an encouraging coach and an approachable counselor.
When you join Camden, you are not another number; you are a unique, valued team member and treated as such from day one. Being part of Camden isn’t just about bringing home a paycheck, you have a huge impact on each customer you interact with. Feeling valued within our company gives you the freedom to provide Living Excellence to our customers.
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