It’s not new news that employees are burnt out at work. The covid pandemic and ongoing economic uncertainty are contributing to high levels of employee stress. Termed the Great Resignation, employees are leaving the workforce in record … Read More
Tips for Managing Remote Teams
A year and a half into the Coronavirus pandemic, many organizations are still experiencing a state of constant change and transition that we expected to last only a couple of months. Organizations are evolving their … Read More
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask: Three Reasons Not to Shy Away from Sensitive Issues in Your Next Survey
October may be the month of spooky frights but gathering employee input shouldn’t be something to be afraid of.Over the past month I have heard several clients express concerns about whether to ask certain questions … Read More
The Future of Work is Flexible
There’s no question about it – employees expect flexibility in their work environment. Now more than ever organizations must evaluate how work is done, how to support the varying needs of their workforce, and how … Read More
You’ve Measured DE&I. Now What?
What was it like the last time you got together with a close group of friends? Likely, you were relaxed and open – contributing to the conversation by sharing your experiences and actively listening as … Read More
Transitioning Back or Transforming Forward?
When we look for a job or evaluate our decision to stay in a role, we often start with a list of what we want and need: a short commute, a flexible schedule, an opportunity … Read More
Tired of Low Response Rates on Your Surveys? Invest in This.
The hard work is done. You’ve thoughtfully designed your survey, you’ve accounted for all the ways you want to view the data and you’ve taken steps to ensure a great user experience.Now, one question remains … Read More
Why You Should Listen Differently in 2021
What hasn’t changed as a result of 2020? Not much. The way we work, how we connect with others and pretty much every element of ‘the employee experience’ is in the process of being redefined. It’s … Read More
A Holiday Reading List: Reflections for Leaders
In a year where many things came to a halt, I wonder how I haven’t made a bigger dent in my reading list. Book recommendations continue to be added as I hear snippets that spark … Read More
In Case You Need to Hear It … Thank you!
In a year marked by difficulty and crisis, we enter this season of thanks with a deeper understanding of what matters most and a heightened appreciation for the power of connection. Across industries and geographies, the message from employees in survey after survey has been clear: leaders and organizations have stepped up. Your teams see it and are expressing thanks for how they have been supported.