How Being a “Human Resource” Can Empower Growth and Transformation
As a leading source for news, information & resources for the Connected Generation, Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable’s 25 million monthly unique visitors and 10 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online communities. Join Stefanie Rennert, Mashable’s head of Human Resources, as she shares Mashable’s unique story of growing from a small blog to one of the leading digital media companies for the Connected Generation.
This energetic talk aims to also empower you on your own journey in HR. Rennert believes that in order to best understand talent, it’s important to better understand yourself and then embrace your true self, quirkiness and all. Luckily, Mashable supports and embraces this type of innovation and culture!
Stefanie Rennert
Stefanie began her career as an executive assistant for four years holding various roles at Viacom/MTV Networks/Nickelodeon, where she quickly learned how to be a "human resource", becoming known as her teams’ “go-to-person.” After 4 years at Viacom and an exploratory vacation to Italy, in April of 2010 Stefanie saw at tweet for a Business Assistant position at Mashable and was hired at the time when the company was transitioning its 15 remote employees to its first-ever office.
Stefanie grew with the company and recognized the need for Human Resources, proposing that she be charged with creating the department. In April 2011, Stefanie's wish was granted and she has been building Mashable's HR infrastructure ever since as head of HR. She works with Mashable’s leadership team to ensure that human resource programs and projects align with strategic business goals and operational objectives. To support Mashable’s unique and evolving company culture, she creates internal organizational strategy and policies, recruits and develops talent, cultivates employee engagement and manages company benefits.
Stefanie earned a B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Find Stefanie on Twitter at @StefanieRennert or on Facebook at fb.com/stefanierennert or via email at stefanie@mashable.com