
How Opencast is using AI to develop and grow its people
Opencast has been building new competency frameworks that offer all its people a clear understanding of the skills and knowledge they need to perform...
I first worked at Opencast for four years as a developer before deciding to move on. I had joined the company as a brand-new developer and, after being in the role for a few years, I wanted to try something new to gain experience in the wider development industry.
After a couple of years working for a private organisation, I decided that it was time for another change. Having stayed in touch with friends who still worked for Opencast, I knew the company had been evolving and decided to explore opportunities to return.
I had no concerns about moving back as I know I can trust Opencast – the company had always looked after me and it has only improved during my time away. I knew there were opportunities for me to continue my professional development - growing my career and learning.
Opencast has an ambitious plan for how it wants to develop and grow, and everyone is committed to putting people at the core of any plans. I feel I have re-joined Opencast feeling confident that the business is headed in the right direction, and I trust it will keep going this way.
Not only has the company kept the culture: it has also improved it. It is the same Opencast, just a little bit more polished.
Other than the size of the company there have been other changes over the past three years, all of which are very positive.
The new HQ office in Newcastle is phenomenal, alongside the opening of new office hubs in Leeds and London, with Edinburgh to follow in the summer.
Aside from the amazing office spaces, we have our hybrid working model - I love that I have the freedom to choose if we work from the office or home, it makes life a lot easier.
As a business, Opencast is determined to preserve and strengthen its people-first culture. That determination has been the driver behind its creation and deployment of a new team of PEEPs.
As Opencast grows, it does not want to let the one-to-one support slip – nor does it want to add new tiers of hierarchy. That’s why the PEEPs were born.
The PEEPs are there to get to know people and understand their motivations and career aspirations. They look at the employee journey and where they can provide the best people experience through an engaging working environment.
Previous employers have been great, but this is a different level. There’s a fantastic culture of being keen and passionate about what we do and helping users and our clients – it’s very genuine and easy.
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