Information Technology Jobs in Glen Ellen, CA

Who We Are

At TRADEMARK, we transform bold ideas into jaw-dropping experiences. As a global corporate event production agency, we collaborate with leading brands across technology, entertainment, and beyond to design events that captivate and inspire. From large-scale conferences to intimate brand activations, we deliver the extraordinary.

With over 25 years of experience, TRADEMARK has partnered with industry leaders such as Adobe, Slack, Pfizer, Clay, and Lucasfilm to engage the most discerning audiences. We balance big-picture strategy with flawless execution, drawing on insider expertise from the brands we serve and a deep understanding of what excellence looks like in the real world.

TRADEMARK upholds sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion across all regions where we operate, ensuring our solutions are mindful of social impact at every stage of the process.

The Role

TRADEMARK is seeking a Senior Producer (Contract) to lead the planning and execution of large-scale experiential events and complex live productions. This role begins as a project-based contract engagement, supporting high-impact client programs and flagship events.

As a Senior Producer, you will own the end-to-end production of multiple projects simultaneously, guiding strategy, managing client relationships, and ensuring flawless execution across every stage of delivery. You will oversee budgets, timelines, vendors, and cross-functional teams while maintaining the highest standards of production quality.

This role requires a strategic thinker and experienced operator who can anticipate challenges, solve problems in real time, and lead teams with confidence in fast-moving environments. You will serve as a trusted client partner while ensuring every program is delivered with precision, creativity, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership & Client Strategy:

• Lead end-to-end production for large-scale experiential projects, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through execution
• Serve as the primary client partner, guiding strategy, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment with client goals
• Support new business opportunities by contributing to RFPs and identifying growth within existing client relationships
• Provide high-level oversight across creative, production, and operational workstreams

Production & Logistics Management:

• Develop and manage production schedules, vendor partnerships, and project budgets
• Oversee venue logistics, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Lead onsite event execution, troubleshooting challenges while maintaining a calm and professional presence
• Ensure seamless coordination across internal teams, venues, and vendors

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Mentor Producers and Coordinators, providing guidance and support across projects
• Align internal teams, freelancers, and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration and delivery
• Provide leadership and problem-solving during high-pressure moments

Post-Event Execution & Financial Oversight:

• Lead post-event reconciliation, reporting, and budget closeout
• Capture key learnings and process improvements to strengthen future productions
• Maintain accurate financial tracking to support project profitability

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale experiential events, brand activations, or corporate productions from concept through execution
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high production standards
• Strong client leadership with experience building trusted relationships and guiding strategic conversations
• Deep expertise in live production environments, including multi-day conferences, global brand activations, and high-profile launches
• Advanced project management skills with experience managing timelines, budgets, vendors, and production schedules
• Strong financial oversight, including budget development, forecasting, and vendor negotiations
• Experience managing venues, permitting requirements, logistics planning, and operational risk
• Demonstrated ability to mentor Producers, Coordinators, and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills when working with clients, stakeholders, and executive teams
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments and solving problems in real time
• Proficiency with production and collaboration tools such as Airtable, Slack, and Google Workspace
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours based on event schedules

Success in This Role

Success in this role means leading complex experiential productions with confidence, precision, and strategic perspective.

You will:

• Lead large-scale events that meet client objectives while maintaining exceptional production standards
• Build trusted client relationships while guiding projects from concept through execution
• Keep teams aligned, organized, and moving forward across multiple concurrent productions
• Maintain strong financial oversight and operational discipline across budgets and vendors
• Elevate the quality, efficiency, and impact of TRADEMARK’s event experiences

Compensation

This is a project-based contract role paid hourly.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $50–$110 per hour, with final rates determined by experience, portfolio, scope, and location.

As a contract role, compensation may vary by project and is aligned to the level of responsibility and complexity of each engagement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TRADEMARK is proud to be a minority-owned, woman-owned company and an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and advancement.

About the Job:

Kissinger Legal Search is assisting a leading international law firm in its search for a talented 2nd – 4th year Litigation Associate to join its growing team in its Northern California office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a highly collaborative litigation group representing industry-leading clients across technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and commerce. Associates will gain meaningful responsibility early, including helping shape case strategy, managing key aspects of matters, and working directly with partners and clients.

What the team is looking for:

• 2–4 years of commercial or complex litigation experience at a top law firm

• Federal judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional writing, advocacy, and analytical skills

• Strong academic credentials and communication abilities

What's in it for you:

Compensation: $235,000 – $310,000 depending on experience and location

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office

• Early hands-on litigation experience and partner access

• A collaborative culture with strong mentorship and training

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters

• Opportunities to grow your practice and build long-term career trajectory

*If you're a litigation associate looking to take the next step at a premier global platform, feel free to message me confidentially or email me to learn more about the opportunity.

Hanna Brophy is seeking experienced attorneys for our Santa Rosa office.

Hanna Brophy offers our attorneys the opportunity to join a dynamic legacy firm with a modern culture. With over 80 years of dedicated workers’ compensation defense in California, Hanna Brophy balances a wealth of experience and a strong, diverse client base, with cutting-edge technology that allows our attorneys to practice efficiently. We prioritize excellence in client service and pride ourselves on creating a culture that allows our team members to live their fullest lives.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance and 401k Plan with Matching
• Extensive In-House Training and CLE
• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Commuter Benefits

Job Responsibilities:

In addition to taking depositions and making appearances at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, as an Associate Attorney you will:

• assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity
• communicate with clients
• develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases
• negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as liens
• draft pleadings and reports
• handle all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation

Qualifications:

• 2-7 Years of Workers' Compensation Experience Preferred
• Valid CA Bar License

Hanna Brophy values its employees highly, promoting opportunities for growth and advancement within our firm.

Litigation Partner / Group

Commercial • Securities • Class Actions • White Collar • Regulatory

Fast-Growing AmLaw Firm | Nationwide Platform

We are representing a fast-growing AmLaw firm actively building a national litigation platform across complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, class actions, government investigations, and trial work. The firm is making significant strategic investments in lateral partners and groups who want stronger economics, deeper institutional support, and a platform designed to scale high-stakes litigation practices.

This is an opportunity for trial-tested rainmakers who want more than a department — it is built for partners who want cross-selling, premium clients, and a firm that actively invests in their success.

The Platform

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, asset managers, technology companies, and regulated businesses in some of the most complex and high-exposure matters in the market. Litigation partners operate inside a fully integrated platform that includes corporate, securities, regulatory, IP, and employment, allowing clients to manage risk and disputes across their entire enterprise.

The practice supports matters including:

• Complex commercial and business litigation
• Securities litigation, shareholder derivative and fiduciary-duty actions
• Class actions and mass tort defense
• Antitrust and competition disputes
• White-collar criminal defense and government investigations
• Regulatory enforcement (SEC, DOJ, FINRA, CFTC, state AGs)
• Internal investigations and compliance matters
• Trade secrets, unfair competition, and business torts
• Appellate litigation and trial strategy

Who They’re Looking For

The firm is seeking partners — and partner groups — with:

• A portable book of business
• Practices in commercial litigation, securities, regulatory, white collar, or class action defense
• Interest in a platform that delivers real institutional support and cross-practice client expansion

Books typically begin in the mid-six figures and above, with flexibility based on practice mix, clients, and growth potential.

Why Partners Join This Platform

This firm offers:

• AmLaw-level sophistication with entrepreneurial economics
• National footprint with flexible office alignment
• Deep corporate, PE, and regulatory cross-selling
• Elite trial teams, e-discovery, and litigation support
• Real marketing and business-development infrastructure
• Leadership opportunities to shape the litigation platform

Partners move here because they want more leverage, more referrals, and more upside — without BigLaw bureaucracy.

Explore Confidentially

All inquiries are handled in strict confidence.

If you are exploring a platform that offers stronger economics, premium disputes, and real growth support, we welcome a discreet conversation.

Head of Operations and Manufacturing Ripple Medical | California (Hybrid or Remote) | Full-Time

ABOUT RIPPLE MEDICAL

Ripple Medical is a health tech company on a mission to revolutionize hypertension management with our cuffless blood pressure wearable. Once cleared by FDA, our product will enable patients to easily and accurately monitor blood pressure at home, empowering them and their providers with actionable data to improve outcomes. We're a collaborative, mission-driven team of 33 working in a medical device regulatory environment to bring this technology to the millions of patients who can benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of Operations and Manufacturing will own the end-to-end operational infrastructure required to bring Ripple's FDA-regulated cuffless blood pressure monitor to market and scale production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives building from zero to one in a regulated environment: selecting contract manufacturers, standing up supply chains compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, establishing ISO 13485-certified quality management systems, and preparing for direct-to-patient fulfillment.

As a company preparing for 510(k) submission and commercial launch, this role is critical to ensuring we can reliably manufacture and deliver a high-quality, FDA-cleared medical device at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical device manufacturing (particularly wearable or electro-optical devices), understands regulated hardware supply chains and design transfer, and can roll up their sleeves while building the team and processes for long-term growth.

This position reports directly to the CEO with high visibility to the leadership team and Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing & Production

• Lead selection and onboarding of contract manufacturing partners with Class II medical device experience, including RFQ, quality audits, contract negotiation, and ongoing management.
• Own design transfer and manufacturing transfer, working with engineering on DFM principles, Device Master Record (DMR) requirements, and production readiness.
• Establish production planning, forecasting, and capacity management for V&V builds, pilot production, and volume manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and cost while maintaining FDA and ISO compliance.
• Oversee pilot runs and scale-up, including process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and manufacturing controls.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Build and manage the end-to-end supply chain, including component sourcing, supplier qualification, and inventory management per FDA purchasing controls.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms while ensuring supply continuity, traceability, and risk mitigation.
• Implement inventory planning to balance working capital with service levels, including buffer strategies for Year 1 launch.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks: component shortages, single-source dependencies, geopolitical factors, and logistics disruptions.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and improve the ISO 13485-certified QMS in partnership with the quality and regulatory team, ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
• Support 510(k) submission activities related to manufacturing, including process validation documentation, DMR development, and device history records (DHR).
• Define incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product testing consistent with the risk management file.
• Manage product certifications for a Class II device, including FDA registration, UDI compliance, and applicable international requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues, ensuring post-market surveillance compliance.

Fulfillment & Logistics

• Design the direct-to-patient fulfillment strategy, including 3PL selection with FDA-cleared Class II device experience.
• Establish logistics and distribution for nationwide shipping of a regulated device with chain-of-custody and traceability.
• Develop returns, replacement, and warranty processes that balance patient experience, cost, and compliance.

Team & Organizational Development

• Start as an individual contributor who executes hands-on, then build and lead the operations team through 510(k) clearance and commercial launch.
• Establish operational metrics and dashboards for manufacturing, supply chain, and quality performance.
• Partner with finance on cost modeling, COGS optimization, and operational budgeting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, software, regulatory, and commercial teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-12 years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain, with 3-5+ years in medical devices (Class II preferred), wearables, or regulated hardware.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers for regulated medical devices, preferably in Asia and/or domestically.
• Experience at or with CMs/EMS providers (Flex, Jabil, Celestica, Plexus, Sanmina) in Class II medical device or wearable programs is a strong plus.
• Track record of design transfer and scaling production from pilot to volume for regulated products.
• ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience required.
• Familiarity with the 510(k) process and manufacturing documentation (process validations, DMR/DHR) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Based in California or travel up to 25%.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 USD
• Performance Bonus: Tied to company milestones and personal objectives
• Equity: Early-stage stock option grant with meaningful ownership
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision
• Additional Benefits: 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Meet has partnered with an exciting Stealth start-up in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space based in the San Francisco Bay area. The company is developing cutting-edge medical devices and technology for the treatment of unmet neurological disorders. The Head of Operations is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to support NPI of electro-mechanical devices in collaboration with suppliers.

This role will focus on hands-on interaction with suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation, from design feasability through commercial release. This role will require real-time engagement and technical support of suppliers, and this individual will be expected to travel often to domestic supplier sites and occasionally to international suppliers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to external manufacturing partners, ensuring successful delivery of components, assemblies, and finished devices
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant with medical device quality system requirements
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and validation protocols
• Support supplier implementation of specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements
• Lead and participate in process validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, PFMEA, and failure investigations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability
• Support resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions with suppliers
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, etc.)
• Provide hands-on technical support to suppliers, including travel as needed (domestic and international)

Role Requirements:

• B.S. in relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferably in senior roles at start-up companies developing and manufacturing electro-mechanical devices.
• Experience with active implantable systems (Implant, Leads, Externals, etc.).
• Experience with medical device manufacturing including molding, laser welding, clean room assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization.
• Experience with electronic manufacturing and test including PCB fab, PCA assembly, microelectronics assembly, flip chip, in circuit test (ICT) and functional test.
• Experience with manufacturing automation.
• Experience in defining and executing process validation activities.
• Experience collaborating with internal customers and external partners.
• Understanding of and experience implementing validating manufacturing processes for medical devices in accordance with FDA and EU Requirements.
• Experience with Solidworks, Labview / manufacturing process and test automation software.
• Ability to travel to Domestic and International supplier sites frequently

About the firm:

This San Francisco‑area private equity firm specializes in providing growth capital and structured financing to established, founder‑led tech and technology‑enabled services companies in the U.S., typically investing in lower‑middle‑market businesses that haven’t had prior institutional funding. It partners with business owners by offering capital along with strategic, operational support to help these companies scale, accelerate growth, and become market leaders, while often taking minority stakes and aligning incentives without forcing founders to give up control.

About the role:

• Deal Sourcing & Screening: Research and identify potential investment opportunities in tech and tech-enabled companies.
• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Build detailed financial models, perform valuations, and assess potential returns and risks.
• Due Diligence: Support the evaluation of target companies, including market research, competitive analysis, and operational reviews.
• Investment Memoranda: Prepare presentations and investment memos for internal committees and decision-makers.
• Portfolio Support: Assist portfolio companies with growth initiatives, performance tracking, and strategic projects post-investment.

SBT is the exclusive retained recruiting firm for this position.

Company Overview

This confidential startup is a well-funded early-stage semiconductor company focused on advancing AI-driven design to address emerging challenges in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. The company is developing innovative technologies that leverage automation and machine learning to accelerate the design and development of complex analog semiconductor solutions. By applying AI to traditionally manual and time-intensive design processes, the organization aims to unlock faster innovation cycles and enable the next generation of AI hardware infrastructure.

Job Role

• Design and implement digital control logic for power management ICs
• Work closely with analog engineering teams to ensure effective integration between digital control blocks and analog power circuitry
• Develop high-quality, power-efficient RTL using Verilog or SystemVerilog to support key features
• Contribute to product readiness for manufacturing by supporting design-for-test methodologies
• Create and execute comprehensive verification strategies, including mixed-signal simulations and behavioral modeling

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital IC design, including significant experience developing solutions for mixed-signal or power management semiconductor products.
• Strong proficiency in RTL development using Verilog or SystemVerilog for synthesizable digital design.
• Hands-on experience designing digital control logic for power conversion systems, including control loops used in power management or DC-DC converter applications.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. Multiple openings are available on a rapidly growing team. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, please apply via LinkedIn.

Job Description: Associate Director or Director, Nonclinical Development

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Nonclinical Development to lead preclinical activities supporting our RNA editing pipeline. The successful candidate will design and oversee nonclinical pharmacology, biodistribution, and toxicology studies, ensuring timely and high-quality execution to support IND submissions. Reporting into the VP of Development, the candidate will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on management in a fast-paced startup environment, partnering closely with discovery, analytical, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study Design & Oversight
• Design, oversee, and interpret preclinical studies (non-GLP and GLP), including pharmacology, biodistribution, and toxicology studies
• Select, negotiate, and manage CROs and external partners
• Write, review, and edit preclinical study reports and nonclinical sections of regulatory submissions
• Ensure data, methods, studies, and reports meet FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines
• Strategic Leadership
• Define and implement the nonclinical development strategy for RNA editing programs from candidate selection through IND submission
• Identify key risks, mitigation strategies, and timelines for nonclinical workstreams
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidance and emerging science in RNA editing, gene therapy, and AAV biology
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with discovery scientists to inform candidate selection strategy
• Work with manufacturing and analytical teams to ensure efficient hand-offs and successful integration of data across functions
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biology, or related discipline
• At least 5 years in a biotech/pharma environment
• Experience in drug development for ocular and CNS indications
• Demonstrated track record of designing, monitoring, and interpreting preclinical safety & efficacy studies for IND submissions
• Strong understanding of FDA and ICH guidance on gene therapy
• Proven success in managing CROs and vendors for GLP/non-GLP studies
• Experience integrating nonclinical data into regulatory submissions
• Ability to synthesize complex data sets and communicate effectively across functions
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals
• Team-oriented thinking
• Demonstrated excellence in small team environments, including a “no task is too small” attitude

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply.

Job Description: Research Associate III/ Senior Research Associate (Biodesigner), Assay Development / Bioanalytical Development

Position Overview: The Research Associate III/ Senior Research Associate in Assay Development and Bioanalytical Development will play a critical role in the development, qualification, and validation of bioanalytical methods to support our RNA editing programs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of an assay development scientist to develop custom assays for the analysis of samples, including AAVs, cells, and tissues. This role also involves drafting key documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and method development reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Method Development, Qualification, and Validation:
• Support the development, qualification, and validation of bioanalytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Develop, optimize, and execute robust bioanalytical methods for the characterization, release, and stability testing of Amber's gene therapy.
• Sample Analysis:
• Support drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion studies.
• Perform analysis of AAVs, cells, and tissues to support various stages of research and development.
• Lead efforts to streamline and optimize sample storage and processing, as well as establishing and maintaining critical reagent stocks and cell banks.
• Documentation Reporting:
• Draft and review key documents such as SOPs, method development, and sample analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments and analyses.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with manufacturing and preclinical teams to support pipeline needs.
• Communicate and present findings clearly to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in bioanalytical and assay development in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in a wide range of molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extractions, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, and ELISA.
• Experience with cell-based assays and detection methods such as fluorescence, luminescence, and ECL.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory automated systems (e.g., liquid handlers, extraction robotics, etc.).
• Background in RNA-based therapies is highly desirable.
• Experience writing SOPs and reports supporting IND filings (e.g. development, qualification sample analysis reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines for method development, qualification, and validation.
• Prior history in compiling and analyzing data and generating reports that are routinely presented to project teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
• Team-oriented thinking.
• Demonstrated excellence in small team environments, including a “no task is too small” attitude.

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.