How to Excel in Your Career: Lessons from Publicis Sapient Learning Culture

Publicis Sapient has one of the best learning and growth cultures in the industry.

Did you know that Publicis Groupe – the parent company of Publicis Sapient – has a built-in platform that enables employees to track their own growth and development?

The platform is called – Marcel.

From technical courses to self-development classes, Marcel offers a wide range of courses to help employees learn and grow. What’s more, the platform also educates people by providing insightful articles and collates content from thousands of co-workers around the globe, creating a pool of resources for the employees to choose and learn from. The platform also features a section which is like a smaller version of TikTok, but only for educational purposes.

The platform has a dedicated section for employees where they can learn more than what’s required in their craft. Additionally, Publicis Sapient organizes a host of ad-hoc training programs where employees can enroll in. Here are some of the common events:

1. XT Summit – One of the largest events hosted by Publicis Sapient across India. The event enables learning for experience designers, UI developers, etc. If you’re a UI developer, XT Summit is a must-attend event! You can learn more about the XT Summit in Publicis Sapient reviews.

2. Java Hackathon – Publicis Sapient organizes an annual Java Hackathon event for Java developers. The event is open to all employees and outsiders. It is an excellent place for Java developers to challenge themselves to new problems and upskill themselves.

3. EYP (Enable Your Potential) – EYP (Enable Your Potential) is a process that enables employees of Publicis Sapient to connect with their managers and seek guidance related to their growth and development. You can read more about EYP in the Publicis Sapient employee reviews.

Additionally, the company organizes frequent trainings, webinars, etc. to help employees consistently improve their skills and stay up to date in their craft. Developers and engineers at the company also get subscriptions to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy. The company has provisions to reimburse the cost of proprietary certifications too.

In summary, Publicis Sapient enables its employees in multiple ways to learn and grow. Thereby, building an excellent learning and development culture at the company.