Chris Butler-Stroud, Whale and Dolphin Conservation | Behind the scenes of protecting the world's oceans lies an organization that brings real respect, kindness, and empowerment to its people

Chris Butler-Stroud, Chief Executive of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), thinks long-term. This is definitely essential when your mission is to save the world’s oceans — certainly no small feat — and building a world where every whale and dolphin is free.

But, behind the scenes, WDC has long-tenured employees, including quite a few people who have worked there for more than 20 years. These individuals have tremendous institutional knowledge, understanding of the relevant science, and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. These people are exceptionally difficult to replace, so WDC treats them with great kindness.

Flexible working hours, happy hours and other perks are just the tip of the iceberg. WDC employees feel they’re part of something special. They feel the organization and its donors have invested a ton of time, money and energy into them. The ROI is massive… It includes retention productivity, the love and gratitude everyone feels when they go to work every day, and an ongoing commitment to WDC’s incredible mission.