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Hosted by Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, employees with various levels of tenure and from offices around the world share their perspective on what makes the Vonage workplace unique and exciting. In these 3-to-5-minute episodes, listeners will gain insights into what it is like to work for this fast-growing, innovative organization.

Susan Quackenbush


    • Apr 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 4m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Insights from a Top HR Executive on the Magic for Successful Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 12:54


    Lisa Buckingham, Lisa Buckingham, EVP, Global Head of AIG Enterprise Design and Life & Retirement Separation Initiatives, is a dynamic leader and speaker. In this podcast episode we delve into many of the leadership qualities that set great leaders apart, including transparency, authenticity and compassion. Lisa also talks about the importance of connecting with others, intellectual curiosity, free thinking time and agility. 

    Flex Schedules & Telecommuting Are Options At Vonage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 3:13


    In this episode, Tara Zaleski, Senior Manager of Business Services, tells us what she loves about working at Vonage. Tara says it is an exciting time because the organization is in transformation. As a working mom with three small children, she also shares with host Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that the flex hours and telecommuting options support her personal and professional success.

    Vonage London Office Hits Its Stride

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 3:51


    The Vonage London office is an exciting place to work, says Roland Selmer, Vice President of Product. In this conversation with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, he explains that Vonage is part of a rapidly growing industry and is a global company on an accelerated growth curve. On top of it all the office is located in one of London's hottest tech neighborhoods.

    Work & Family Life Balance Is A Priority At Vonage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 2:44


    Marie Laurendeau, Global Director of Business Operations, successfully balances work and family at Vonage. She tells Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that the organization is supportive, offers flexible work options and accommodates the time employees need away from work. She also describes her colleagues as friendly, welcoming and collaborative.

    Vonage London Office: Cultural Diversity & Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 4:43


    As London office site lead, it is a part of Phil Holcombe's role as Vice President of Support at Vonage to make sure the workplace culture is welcoming, collaborative and that employees feel like they are a part of the office community. He also tells Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that the office's diverse cultural makeup brings a refreshing level of energy.

    Emerging Leaders Program Gives Vonage Managers A Leg Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 3:10


    As a participant in the Vonage Emerging Leaders Program, Leon Frankel, Director of Product Management, built relationships with new colleagues and developed his leadership skills. He also shares with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that he values being able to use the skills he gained while working with start-up companies and learning to navigate in a larger organization.

    Recruiter Shares Why He Chose Vonage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 3:43


    Kevin Carcich, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, tells job prospects that Vonage is a workplace where employees own projects, which can be challenging but also rewarding. In this episode hosted by Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kevin also talks about Vonage as an employer that places emphasis on career development and growth opportunities.

    Vonage Growth Provides Career Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 3:23


    With 50 percent annual growth, Vonage is an attractive company for prospective employees who are ambitious, says Shay Ijaz, Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition. In this conversation with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, she shares that, because of the growth, talented employees are quickly recognized and rewarded.

    Transformation Is Key To Vonage Workplace Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 3:28


    Vonage is transforming from the inside out, making it an exciting place to work, says Isabel Mohr, Group Business Controller. In a conversation with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, she also gives accolades to the organization's Women in the Workplace initiative, which supports women in their professional development.

    Career Empowerment Is A Vonage Hallmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 4:07


    At Vonage, employees are empowered and encouraged to be innovative and creative. Jo Ann Tizzano, Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Communications explains to Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that Vonage provides the autonomy, resources and support for those who want to take charge of their careers. 

    Company & Industry Transformation Shape Vonage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 3:21


    Nurturing top talent is a high priority at Vonage. Sanjay Macwan, Chief Information Security Officer & SVP of Enterprise and Network, also shares with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that being a part of a company that is transforming itself in an industry that is shaping the digital future makes Vonage an exceptional place to work.

    Vonage Growth Provides ‘Express Lane' For Career Advancement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 3:36


    As a rapidly growing company, Vonage provides talented, motivated employees with opportunities to excel, says Deividas Zilinskas, Head of Sales. Deividas also shares with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that constant change goes along with the growth, so successful job candidates are those who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

    At Vonage, Empowerment & Collaboration Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 3:00


    In this episode, Oliver Schlieben, Senior Director of Product Management, says that the opportunity to build relationships across the organization is an exciting aspect of working at Vonage. He also tells Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that the Vonage workplace empowers employees, making it ideal for leadership development.

    Vonage Supports Collaboration & Women In Leadership Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 2:58


    A collaborative culture and a focus on developing women leaders are two of the workplace characteristics that set Vonage apart, according to Shenia Kirkland, Managing Counsel, Global Marketing & Commercial Law. She also tells Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that she values the opportunity to help solve business-critical issues.

    A Global Workforce Makes Vonage An Exciting Place to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 4:16


    In this conversation between Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Ai Ling, Senior Project Manager for HR Operations, Ai shares her insights on what makes Vonage a unique place to work. The Vonage workplace success formula includes people in countries around the world, a foundation that supports causes valued by employees and a grassroots recognition program that showcases people who go above and beyond in their work.

    Vonage Work Environment Supports The Whole Person

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 3:41


    As a global, growing company, Vonage provides exciting, challenging work and unlimited career growth opportunities. The company also looks after its employees, says Carolyn Leigh, Vice President of Human Resources Business Partnering. She tells Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that another point of pride is the company's focus on inclusion and fairness, especially gender diversity. 

    A Supportive Workplace Culture Sets Vonage Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 4:36


    In this podcast episode, host Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, interviews Austin Turner, Instructional Designer, on what sets Vonage apart from other workplaces. Being treated by co-workers as a valued partner and having a flexible work schedule are Austin's two top differentiators. With a full-time remote job, he has ample interaction with his team and the freedom to do great work.

    Vonage Employees: Ambitious, Passionate & Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 4:02


    Tom Furr, Global Head of Brand, says he is amazed at the ambition of people who work at Vonage. In discussing what makes Vonage unique with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, he outlines other common employee characteristics including passion, creativity, imagination and a get-it-done work mentality.

    Vonage Remote Workers Stay Connected With Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 3:09


    Laura McKail, Senior Director of Organizational Excellence, is a full-time remote worker for Vonage. She shares with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that she uses technology to stay connected with her team who work in three different time zones. Laura says the remote work experience has been fantastic.

    Cultural Diversity & Technology Define The Vonage Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 3:28


    Cultural diversity, a start-up mentality and a fast-paced work environment are all a part of the Vonage workplace experience, says Daragh Mahon, Senior Vice President of Global IT & Business Applications. He also shares with Susan Quackenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer, that the company stands out by being quick to embrace new technologies. 

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