Emily Forbes
Examiner · DISC type csEmily is a people and talent strategy leader with extensive experience at consumer brands like Spanx and Ralph Lauren. She specializes in translating business goals into talent roadmaps, organizational design, and scalable processes. Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University and has completed an executive education program at Emory University.
Emily is a strong proponent of progressive people practices that are rooted in empathy. She draws from personal experiences, including her own journey to motherhood, to advocate for policies that support employees and reflect a commitment to their well-being, both personally and professionally.
She has been instrumental in supporting Spanxs evolution since 2018, a period where the company grew its direct-to-consumer business from less than 20% of revenue.
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They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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