In our previous blog, Kyla Holcombe shared her experience of being on maternity leave. Her blog got me thinking – maternity leave is not just about the person going on leave. It also can affect … Read More
Why your Employee Survey Participation is Low—and How to Fix It
When running an employee feedback survey, participation numbers are a common concern. Everyone wants to hit 100 percent, or at least achieve a sample size large enough to feel confident in the results. This is … Read More
A New Mom’s Reflection on Transitioning Back to Work
I recently returned to work after having my first little one (a healthy baby girl!). Transitioning came with a host of emotions – excitement, anxiety, uncertainty, sadness, relief. I am still getting used to changes … Read More
You’re Not Managing DE&I if You’re Not Measuring It
“What gets measured gets done.” So why is the measurement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives often neglected beyond tracking compliance requirements (e.g., affirmative action, representation goals)? DE&I initiatives are implemented to meet a … Read More
Transparent Communication Alone Won’t Cut It — Part 2
This is the second of two blogs that explores the topic of transparent communication in the workplace. Previously, we illustrated the context of today’s world: trust in leaders is low, and demand for more information … Read More
Transparent Communication Alone Won’t Cut It
This is the first of two blogs that explores the topic of transparent communication in the workplace. Here, we demonstrate why it’s more important than ever for leaders to prioritize transparency—and why your efforts may … Read More
Why Your Onboarding and Exit Surveys Aren’t Fixing Turnover
I recently left an organization, and no one cared to ask me why. Come to think of it, they also never asked how my onboarding experience was during those formative early months. If they had, … Read More
How Often is Too Often to Survey your Employees?
When companies first began collecting data on the employee experience, a norm quickly emerged: HR would create a lengthy survey, send it out to all employees, analyze the responses, and share key findings with senior … Read More