And in some cases there was misinterpretation happening.
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And across thousands of pieces of feedback, we learned that in many ways, our Culture and Values have stood the test of time, and that much of what we put together in 2009 still resonates today. We took these principles, and set out to listen and learn.
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They've helped us attract thousands of new employees, re-attract hundreds of boomerang employees, and are what led to our approach to hybrid work. Culture and Values are the foundation for building an enduring, successful company.
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We first codified our Culture and Values 13 years ago and they are, without a doubt, LinkedIn's greatest competitive advantage. We just went through this process at LinkedIn, and after sharing it with our company last week and being encouraged by employees to tell the story more broadly, I wanted to share our journey. It's not easy, and it's not something to take lightly. As we start to come out of the Great Reshuffle, it's important for every company to be thoughtful and revisit their Culture and their Values.