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The Ecommerce Playbook Podcast

Hosted ByTaylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin

2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio of growing DTC businesses. Whether you need a clear view on the macro issues affecting the world.

The Ecommerce Playbook | We Ranked Every Employee—Here’s What Happened!

Ever wondered what would happen if you ranked every employee in your company? We did exactly that—and the results were eye-opening.

In this episode of the Podcast, we dive deep into the Key Employee Index, our custom-built employee scorecard that tracks performance, impact, and cultural fit at Common Thread Collective. Our VP of Employee Development & Performance, Dane Sanders, breaks down:

  • Why we created an employee ranking system

  • How we objectively and subjectively score employees

  • The unexpected impact on team morale and company culture

  • How this scorecard helps us retain top talent and improve performance

Some people think ranking employees is ruthless—but we’ve found that clarity creates opportunity. By measuring who’s truly driving results, we’re able to develop, reward, and support our best employees while creating an elite, high-performance culture.

Watch to see how this scorecard transformed our business—and why you might want to try it in yours.

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