“A Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion” with Jeff Weber, Instructure

Jeff Weber is currently the SVP People and Places at Instructure, a rapidly growing provider of the Canvas and Bridge learning management platforms focused on transforming online learning. He also serves on the WLI Advisory Board.

In the video and slides below, Jeff explains an internal system used to improve mentoring and employee engagement and why it’s important. 

Prior to Instructure, Jeff led the growth of the people function for Ancestry.com, an online subscription based business where he helped build the employee base to over 1,300 employees in 10 locations.

Before joining Ancestry, Jeff led the HR outsourcing practice for the Russell Group, a benefits and HR consulting firm where he managed the Human Resource function for fast growing companies. Jeff also gained experience as an HR Business Partner with Shell Oil Company and a Compensation Analyst for Novell.

Jeff brings significant background in implementing a comprehensive talent strategy in multiple companies including talent acquisition, engagement, development, and rewards and recognition programs. Jeff has served in multiple voluntary positions including; Co-chair of the HR Executive committee for the Utah Technology Council, a board member of the U of U HR Executive Roundtable and several leadership positions in the Utah SHRM organization.

Jeff holds an MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.