Cal Misener
About Cal Misener
Cal Misener is an Operations Manager and People and Culture Champion currently working at Activo Inc. and TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Company: Activo Inc.
Cal Misener currently holds the position of Director - Activo CPS Services and Culture Development at Activo Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of TELUS CPS Services and Activo Cultural Development for seven months, from 2022 to 2023. In his roles at Activo Inc., Cal focuses on developing company culture and overseeing CPS services.
Title: High Performance Culture
Cal Misener also serves as the Chief Happiness Officer at High Performance Culture in the Vancouver, Canada area. Before assuming this position, he worked as a People and Culture Consultant from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at High Performance Culture underscores his commitment to fostering environments that emphasize employee well-being and engagement.
Operations Manager/People and Culture Champion at TELUS
At TELUS, Cal Misener holds the title of Operations Manager/People and Culture Champion in Vancouver, BC, Canada. His extensive history with TELUS includes serving as Director of Data and IP Design from 2008 to 2010, Regional Manager - BC Fulfillment Management Centre from 2006 to 2008, and Director - Client Service Management from 1994 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Cal Misener's educational background includes a Master's degree in Project Management from George Washington University, obtained between 2004 and 2006. He also holds a diploma in Electronics Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (1992-1994) and a Land Agent diploma in Petroleum Land Management from Olds College (1982-1984). His diverse academic experiences contribute to his multifaceted expertise.
Focus on High-Performance Culture
Cal Misener places a strong emphasis on creating high-performance cultures within organizations. He advocates for trusted leadership as a critical factor in employee retention, with over 60% of employees more likely to stay longer under trusted leaders. His approach highlights the importance of employee engagement, citing a 147% revenue increase for companies with engaged workforces. Additionally, he points out the benefits of high employee engagement, such as a 41% reduction in absenteeism and a 24% decrease in turnover. Cal also believes that a strong company culture leads to increased customer satisfaction and, consequently, happy shareholders.