Verger Capital

Work Habitat Awareness Project

Office Layout & Communication
very warm and homey environment, feels like a house, not a corporate office
most everyone sits in the same room-facilitates a collaborative and open environment
large conference room with several boards to foster dynamic and creative company-wide meetings
cognizant of introverts - extra offices upstairs and downstairs for anyone who needs some quiet time alone; additionally,
there is a fish bowl office next to the large open office space
all aspects of the rooms are intentional:
lobby - chairs and couches intentionally facing each other to make clients face each other to look at their
competition
big conference room - long rectangle table so everyone can look at the speaker, dry erase boards on wheels so
anyone can innovate whenever and wherever
interrogation room - had someone from the FBI come in for training on how to know if someone is lying based
on how they use the space in the room
the atmosphere communicates an atmosphere of collaboration and co-creation which is also reflected in the way that they
operate (i.e. if a deadline is approaching in a particular area, it is all hands on deck)
Goal & Mission
We believe talent can thrive in a simple
environment that focuses on the goals of our
partners. Verger was created with a goal of
helping our partners invest in their students,
patients and patrons.
Philosophies
Every member of the Verger team is monetarily invested in our company, so your success
directly impacts our own. We find that to be a powerful motivator.
Markets fluctuate, situations are not always what they seem and the window of opportunity
closes quickly. When you can wear a lot of hats, you don't need as many heads. And that's
always good for business.
Protect, perform, provide
The Key Customer is You!
The gains we produce allow our partners to do what they do best: create and
capitalize on the opportunities that advance their respective institutions.
Financial security creates scholarships, programs, technology, research,
resources and facilities - and countless other means of both improving and
empowering lives.
Physical Atmosphere
all aspects of the rooms are intentional:
lobby - chairs and couches intentionally facing each other to make clients face each other
to look at their competition
big conference room - long rectangle table so everyone can look at the speaker, dry
erase boards on wheels so anyone can innovate whenever and wherever
interrogation room - had someone from the FBI come in for training on how to know if
someone is lying based on how they use the space in the room
Fun Fact: The couch is intentionally long to fit the frame of the 64 Jim Dunn
Office Interactions
Weekly Meeting on Each Employees
Progress - everyone clearly listening and
looking at the speaker at the roundtable, the
doors were kept open which made it seem
more casual, people were comfortable asking
questions in a conversational way
Open office, all members of the office can
hear and see each other, encourages
accountability and communication
a. heightened collaboration
b. less emails
c. helps work flow and team bonding
(fantasy, little league, etc)
d. become more cognizant of how you are
professionally; may have to adapt (i.e.
wear ear buds if you need to focus, etc)
Attire
Business casual- reflects the supportive and
collaborative environment opposed to an uptight, rigid
culture
no jackets
Craig Thomas
Managing Director
Hierarchical Structure
Flat structure
Senior Employees are accessible to newer employees for questions. Not only does this create
an environment that attracts top talent and gives them a reason to stay, it provides the clients
with direct access to a senior-level team with extensive knowledge of their business. There are
go-to groups broken into investment team, operations, investor/client relations
Typical Hours/Work day
Typically the work day is average, employees are free to attend childrens
sporting events and other important personal functions. Aims to allow
employees to have the time to have a personal life, not necessarily typical
for the industry.
family first philosophy
Teamwork/Collaboration
Depends on the projects, employees have their own
personal projects but also work collaboratively to
develop certain group projects
All hands on deck for deadlines
Advice From a Fellow
find a job that really cares and invests in your
personal growth
observe when you first begin a new job,
learn who the key people are that can help
and answer questions
pay close attention to who you will be
working for and working with when selecting a
job
Paige Bosworth
Advice From the CEO
Find a mentor, you learn
tremendously from good mentors AND
bad mentors
Dont be afraid to ask questions
Learn from those you work with
Jim Dunn