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
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.
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
Phases of Crisis – Employee Experience Matters!
What a whirlwind the past several weeks have been. As an HR leader, you may feel flooded by articles about Covid-19 and strategies for responding to the coronavirus. You also may feel like you can’t … Read More
Add Value By Investing in Psychological Capital
Considering the US is the unhappiest it’s been since the World Happiness Report was first published in 2012, a focus on positivity may be in order. While the topic of positivity may sometimes feel like … Read More
Lacking Team Trust? You’re Probably Not Listening
What will it look like when your teams have high trust and strong psychological safety? Picture more risk-taking and creativity; people speak up freely, bring concerns to someone’s attention, and openly share ideas. Individuals feel … Read More
4 Tips for a Smooth Maternity/Paternity Leave
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
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
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
Cutting through the Noise: How should your Organization be Thinking about Engagement?
Employee satisfaction. Employee commitment. Employee engagement. Employee experience. Since the ’80s, each decade has brought with it a new buzzword for HR professionals to call on their leaders to rally behind. And for good reason: … Read More
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