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" At Warby Parker, we use the survey platform Culture Amp to take employee engagement surveys that help us become ultra-responsive to the needs of our teams. "
Neil Blumenthal
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" A workplace that encourages self-awareness is an environment where the most productive, curious, and innovative people thrive. "
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" We've built a company that distributes a pair of eyeglasses to someone in need for every pair sold; that purchases carbon offsets; and that hosts mentoring programs at the office. "
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