Culture can’t be left to chance especially as engineering firms grow, adapt to hybrid models, and navigate mergers and acquisitions. Using Remington & Vernick Engineers’ journey from a 1901 start-up to a modern, mid-size firm, this session will share how we clarified our core values and embedded them into every stage of the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to performance, rewards, recognition, and even separation. Attendees will learn practical, real-world strategies for fostering respect, enhancing engagement, and maintaining connection even when “breaking bread” together isn’t always possible.