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
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.
Insights to Inform Your Employer Brand Strategy
Your organization’s employer brand and value proposition might not be the first thing you think of when running an employee engagement survey. And, arguably, it shouldn’t be. But that doesn’t mean that the data and insights you gain from the process can’t also serve a dual purpose and inform how you position yourself as a great place to work. After all, your results highlight unique aspects of your culture and work environment straight from the source – your people.
Start the Conversation: “What Engagement Means to You”
Many employees are asked to fill out engagement surveys, but they aren’t often asked what engagement really means to them. As part of an ongoing effort to focus on and improve the experience of their workforce, Border States Electric (BSE) has stepped back to fully understand this important perspective.
Stop Asking Employees How They’re Doing – Ask These Questions Instead
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of people asking me how I’m doing right now. A few months ago, that was an easy vague question to answer with an equally vague, “Everything is … Read More
We Need People Leaders to Support Employee Well-Being
It’s no secret that managers play a critical role in fostering employee engagement, team morale, and well-being. Often easier said than done even in normal modes of operation, supporting employees in the current state of … Read More
HR Leaders Anticipate Greatest Talent Challenges
Many companies are moving out of the first phase of crisis – managing and responding to COVID-19 – and into phase two: trying to define and transition to a new normal. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic … Read More