Candace Pickering
About Candace Pickering
Candace Pickering is an Employee Experience Manager at Hinge, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in Liberal Arts and Sciences and has contributed to employee engagement and onboarding initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.
Current Role at Hinge
Candace Pickering serves as the Employee Experience Manager at Hinge, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and retention, contributing to a positive workplace culture. She has spearheaded several initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction and has played a key role in organizing company-wide leadership workshops that promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at Hinge
Prior to her current role, Candace Pickering worked at Hinge in various capacities. She served as the Workplace Experience Manager for eight months in 2020, where she implemented innovative onboarding programs that improved new employee integration. Earlier in 2019, she worked as the Reception and Office Coordinator for four months, supporting the operational needs of the office in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Candace Pickering holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from St. John's University. She furthered her education with a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, she earned a Professional Certificate in HR Management Organizational Behavior from William Paterson University, completing her studies in 2020.
Background in Childcare and Leadership
Before joining Hinge, Candace Pickering gained valuable experience in childcare and leadership roles. She worked as the School Aged Childcare and Camp Director at Meadowlands Area YMCA from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, from 2010 to 2013, she held various positions at YMCA of Greater New York, including Lead Counselor and Site Director, where she developed skills in team management and program development.
Achievements in Employee Development
At Hinge, Candace Pickering developed a comprehensive learning and development framework that enhanced employee skill sets and career growth opportunities. Her initiatives have significantly contributed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, aligning with her commitment to employee experience and workplace satisfaction.