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Philadelphia SHRM
A little about me¡­


            Culture                 R&D




              Community, Experience, and
                      Events
A service company that just happens to
    sell shoes, clothing, handbags,
      accessories, housewares¡­
TOP 100 BEST   2009 #23
COMPANIES TO   2010 #15
WORK FOR       2011 #6
Headquarters: Henderson, NV
Fulfillment: Shepherdsville, KY
1500+ employees
1,000+ brands
  200,000+ styles
   6 million items
     in warehouse
100% inventoried
Customer Service:
                       What customers see first


24/7 1-800 number on every page


Free shipping


Free return shipping


365-day return policy
Customer Service:
      What customers experience




Fast, accurate fulfillment


Surprise Upgrades


Occasionally direct to competitors¡¯ web sites
Customer Service:
             What we do internally



No call times/sales goals


Culture Reviews


4 weeks of training
Customer Service:
               What we do internally



Pay to Quit


Culture Book


Interviews Based on Culture
NPS Scores
            The Ultimate Question

Based on your recent experience, how likely
would you be to recommend us to a friend or
              family member?
NPS Scores
            The Ultimate Question

Based on your recent experience, how likely
would you be to recommend us to a friend or
              family member?



              93%
NPS Scores
   If you started your own service-based
company, how likely would you be to hire the
      team member who assisted you?
NPS Scores
If you started your own service-based company,
    how likely would you be to hire the team
           member who assisted you?



               92%
Commitment to Transparency:
                     Examples


   ¡°Ask Anything¡± newsletter


   Extranet for vendors


   Tours & reporter visits


   Twitter.zappos.com
OUR CULTURE
Where it began¡­

1994-1995: Pizza business in
college

?1996-1998: LinkExchange (online
advertising)

?1999: Venture Frogs (investment
fund)

?1999-Today: Zappos.com, Inc.
DECIDING OUR
VALUES & CULTURE
VALUES & CULTURE



                What are      Gathering
 What are
               the values    buy in from
our values?
              of our best?    the team.
1. Deliver WOW Through Service
2. Embrace and Drive Change
3. Create Fun and a Little Weirdness
4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-
   Minded
5. Pursue Growth and Learning
6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With
   Communication
7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8. Do More with Less
9. Be Passionate and Determined
10. Be Humble
FROM IDEA TO ´¡°ä°Õ±õ°¿±·¡­
Philadelphia SHRM
RESEARCH SHOWS IT
DOESN¡¯T MATTER WHAT
YOUR VALUES ARE, YOU
JUST HAVE TO COMMIT
TO THEM AND CREATE
ALIGNMENT
COMMITTING TO CULTURE




Starts with HR
Hire
Slowly¡­Fire
  Quickly!
THE ROLE OF HR

Risk Advisors


Determine ¡°Culture Fit¡±


Support the Culture


Create Policies Around the RULE Not the Exception.
Committing to Culture:
                   Examples


Culture Contract


Pay to Quit


Culture Review


Handbook
LEADERSHIP
EMPLOYEES:
What¡¯s the larger vision and
  greater purpose in their
  work beyond money or
           profits?
VISION
MOTIVATION
     vs.
INSPIRATION
THE ROLE OF A LEADER

Drive the Culture


Help Your Employees Find Their Calling


Create a Positive Team and Family Spirit
10% - 20% Rule
PEC ¨C Personal Emotional Connection
PROGRAMS

Core Value


Co-Worker Bonus


Zollar Store


Anniversary
WISHEZ
EVENTS
Philadelphia SHRM
Philadelphia SHRM
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Workspace
Fun-ctional Spaces
Philadelphia SHRM
OPEN DOOR POLICY
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WHAT   CULTURE CAN DO FOR A COMPANY




        NOV ¡®09 AMAZON ACQUIRES ZAPPOS
 $1.2 BILLION SHARE VALUE AT THE TIME OF CLOSING
Philadelphia SHRM
Thank you for allowing me to be here!
                 Email me!
        Jamie@zappos.com

          Questions or Comments
             Tour of our office
          Copy of our culture book


               Want more?
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