b'WORKPLACEModern Leadership: Leadership is like the kitchen in this house we are trying to build. Its at the centre of our blueprint. A lot of people leave a company not because of the organization but because of their supervi-sor. A young person is looking for mentorship, not a boss to tell them what to do.Positive Work Environment: We celebrate our people. We have a really cool recognition program called Shine, a portal where you can recognize anyone in the company. We also have a wellness program and portal that provide resources, challenges and the oppor-tunity for every employee to have their own fitness device. Then theres our DAWN Network, which empha-sizes disability awareness. Inclusion and diversity is key. People want to feel respected at work. Its really as simple as that.Growth & Development: Historically, people have believed that you need to keep furthering your educa-tion. Were trying to change that paradigm. We find once people are done school its the on-the-job learning, projects, and assignments that are the most impactful, as opposed to just taking more classes. So, we strive to provide those opportunities.Modern, Mobile-Enabled HR Systems: This is a focus of ours after the merger. People should be able to find their personal data, make updates, see their employee profile, job description, pay grade, and com-pensation. They need a sense of control and confidence in the accuracy and privacy of their own information. Privacy and confidentiality are a big deal. For Kail, finding and retaining the best young talent ensures that very same talent will stay with Corteva well into the future. Its not just about hiring young people but investing in people who will spend their life with the company, Kail says. Vik Kail is Corteva Agrisciences HR lead for Canada.Another old paradigm is, I have to be the expert. You should be molding others to be experts. Thats howWant to nominate a company or organization to be highlightedyou create a talented workforce that will stick with youas a Top Workplace for Young Professionals? Just visit and not leave because they feel like theyve outgrowngermination.ca/topworkplaces and fill out the form!you. NOVEMBER 2020 GERMINATION.CA 5'