A Support-Minded Culture
For Skyler, the
HARMAN journey began right after he graduated college, a time when learning and development are what you know how to do best. Upon joining the company, he
immediately felt welcomed and embraced by a community eager to support him but, more importantly, to support his development. This emphasis on the constant effort to foster a sense of belonging is foundational to
HARMAN's culture, where we
work
day by day to create an environment where employees thrive personally and professionally.
We know that our employees drive our continued success and future growth.
That's why intentional career development is paramount for us, as a strategic approach toward deliberately shaping one's career trajectory and aligning individual aspirations with organizational goals. This way, people can steer their professional growth toward desired outcomes by proactively investing in skill enhancement, setting clear career
objectives, and seeking out diverse experiences.
Growing Out of Your Position
Skyler's career trajectory reflects his innate drive for growth and challenge and shows that those who want to grow and learn will always be supported at
HARMAN. Initially
part of
the production acoustics team, where he honed his skills in tuning car audio systems, Skyler
began craving more challenging responsibilities. His desire for variety and innovation led him to transition to another team, where he now delves into
cutting-edge technologies and collaborates on concept vehicles that define the future of automotive innovation.
"I'm really excited to make this transition, really explore technologies, and have the freedom to find what I'm interested in," he said.
Navigating Transitions with Support
Transitioning between roles can be daunting, but Skyler found the needed support within
HARMAN's ecosystem. His
previous manager encouraged his aspirations and actively championed his pursuit of passion and purpose. This culture of mentorship and support underscores
HARMAN's dedication to nurturing talent and
facilitating career growth.
"When I was thinking about transitioning, I was a little nervous about talking to my previous boss, but he was actually more supportive than I think anybody else I talked to",
Skyler said.
HARMAN's Commitment to Career Development
Within his new team, Skyler finds himself in a world of possibilities. His role allows him the freedom to explore emerging technologies and shape the future of automotive experiences. This level of autonomy and empowerment is emblematic of
HARMAN's approach to career development, where individuals are encouraged to pursue their passions and carve out unique paths to success.
Intentional career development fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
This is why we made it our mission to constantly create career development initiatives, so our people grow as they want and need.
Development Days are one such initiative.
HARMAN offers
two dedicated days designed to empower our team members to prioritize their personal and professional development. These specially
allocated days, when
HARMAN employees
are encouraged to clear their calendar and
have no other distractions than their career development plan, provide invaluable time and
space for individuals to
acquire new knowledge, hone essential skills, and explore avenues for growth. It also sets the expectation that career development is an important aspect of
success and, at HARMAN, you get to own your own career.
See below, in Skyler's words, how people who want to grow are seen in
HARMAN.
Illustrating the transformative power of intentional career development within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization like HARMAN, Skyler's journey shows our commitment to HARMAN people and their wellbeing. Check out our job openings here and intentionally invest in the professional you will become tomorrow with us.
