At Esentry, a Great Place To Work-Certified™ organisation, the belief that every employee deserves the opportunity to thrive lies at the heart of their culture. The company continues to strengthen its people-focused approach through thoughtful initiatives that promote both professional growth and personal belonging.
Two standout practices — the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and Bring Your Child to Work Day — illustrate how Esentry is turning workplace empathy into measurable impact.
Turning Performance Challenges into Growth Opportunities
Rather than viewing underperformance through a punitive lens, Esentry’s Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) reframes it as a structured opportunity for coaching and career development.
The three-month plan pairs each employee with a manager and the People & Culture team to set clear goals, hold consistent feedback sessions, and provide mentorship and learning resources that directly address performance gaps.
This approach has helped shift the organisation’s mindset from penalizing underperformance to investing in people. Employees who complete the plan not only regain confidence but often exceed previous performance expectations. The initiative has also strengthened esentry’s culture of empathy, accountability, and fairness.
Impact is measured through retention rates, performance improvement metrics, and both manager and employee feedback — ensuring the PIP remains transparent, developmental, and stigma-free.
Building a Family-Friendly Culture through “Bring Your Child to Work Day”
In line with its commitment to inclusion and belonging, Esentry introduced Bring Your Child to Work Day — a full-day celebration designed to bridge the gap between work and family life.
The event features creative activities like face painting and art sessions, guided tours, interactive team experiences, and even a movie hour — all aimed at helping children connect with their parents’ professional world.
Beyond the fun, the initiative reinforces the message that family and work are not separate spheres, but part of a shared human experience. Employees report stronger bonds with the organization, higher morale, and greater pride in their workplace — while children leave inspired by their parents’ roles.
The company tracks event participation, employee feedback, and engagement scores to continually enhance the program. Responses have been overwhelmingly positive.
Esentry’s journey reflects a deeper truth about great workplaces — that growth and belonging flourish where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
By embedding empathy in performance management and family in workplace culture, esentry is setting a strong example of how organisations can combine high performance with human-centered values.
