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Listen "#27 - Empowering Employees to Fulfil Their Potential | Business, Leadership and Growth with Simon Ellis, CEO & Co-Founder of Jem"
Episode Synopsis
Did you know that 80% of the world’s workforce does not sit behind a desk, and these people are often overlooked by traditional HR platforms that provide necessary functions such as your payslip, holiday schedule, or employee information.Simon Ellis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Jem, an innovative technology company that has developed a game-changing solution that makes essential HR functions accessible via WhatsApp. Already trusted by over 115,000 users every month, Jem is revolutionising the way non-desk workers interact with HR.In this episode, we dive deep into Simon’s entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Jem, and his ambitious vision for integrating even more daily tasks into WhatsApp. We explore how Simon plans to scale Jem to $100 million in revenue by 2030 and his people-first leadership approach, which helps employees discover their ‘genius zones.’This conversation goes beyond business strategy—we discuss personal fulfilment, professional growth, work-life balance, authenticity, and the value of true partnerships. Simon also shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs, including his favourite podcasts and the book he’s gifted to over 100 people.If you’re new to the podcast and enjoyed this episode, please hit the follow button and leave a review. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us grow and improve the show.04:00 Priority Shifts in Your 30s07:50 Starting the Business09:35 Empowering Employees12:17 Challenges and Growth23:40 WhatsApp as a Business Tool31:00 Partnership Dynamics43:57 The Role of Advisors and Mentors44:22 The Importance of Vulnerability45:27 Learning from Successful People48:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life54:51 Building Authentic Personal Brands01:06:33 Living an Extraordinary Life01:12:01 Book Recommendations and InspirationsDiscover JemWebsite - https://www.jemhr.com/Follow SimonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-reid-ellis?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appGet In Touch:LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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