Amazon Web Services head of employer branding: ‘We’re not afraid of failure to encourage innovation’ | HRD Australia

Research shows young employees value engagement, a sense of belonging and the opportunity to learn new skills more than older workers.

So how can HR professionals tap into those key drivers and get the most out of their staff?

“Often they ask me, how can I get better equipped with the right skills? Are there online courses that you can recommend. What are the industry recognised certifications I should be looking for?

The ever-changing nature of the tech industry means innovation is at the heart of what they do at AWS.

But if leaders fail to support their young employees and give them the safety to take risks and innovate, ideas will soon stagnate.

To encourage that innovation, Teh said AWS over-indexes hiring and nurturing the next generation of tech builders who understand that the launch of a new product is the starting line, rather than the finish.

“We want to be the best place to learn, build and grow because we’re not afraid of failure,” she said.

“We like to encourage people to fail fast and move on fast.