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Culture Doesn’t Live in HR. It Lives in Line Managers — And They’re Not Ready. Employee Engagement

Culture Doesn’t Live in HR. It Lives in Line Managers — And They’re Not Ready.

There’s a long-standing assumption in many boardrooms: that company culture begins and ends with HR.

Jun 10, 2025 WorkBuzz
HR’s New Productivity Puzzle: Balancing People, AI, and Performance in 2025 Employee Engagement

HR’s New Productivity Puzzle: Balancing People, AI, and Performance in 2025

It's happening in offices all over the world: HR leaders are sitting at their desks, working through their days while juggling a seemingly endless series of priorities. Today’s agenda: draft a policy on hybrid work, evaluate the results of the annual engagement survey, and meet with the CEO to discuss lagging productivity metrics. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The expectation is clear: Do more with less. Be faster. Work smarter. Meet KPIs — oh, and keep everyone happy and engaged while...

Jan 23, 2025 WorkBuzz
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How HR Leaders Can Empower Line Managers with Data and AI

If there’s one thing 2025 has made clear, it’s this: the workplace isn’t just evolving—it’s undergoing a seismic transformation. Technology is reshaping how we work in real time, and employees are seeking more than just a paycheck; they crave security, support, and recognition. At the heart of this shift are line managers, shouldering the critical responsibility of aligning strategy with execution, meeting KPIs, and ensuring employee engagement and productivity.

Jan 20, 2025 WorkBuzz
The WorkBuzz team standing on a stage, smiling at the camera, with the WorkBuzz Live! 2024 logo on a projector screen in the background. Employee Engagement

WorkBuzz Live! 2024 Brings HR Leaders Together to Shape the Future of Real-World Insights

Bringing together 150+ HR leaders from 100+ organizations, WorkBuzz Live! 2024 explored how generational diversity and AI will impact frontline workers.

Nov 11, 2024 WorkBuzz
A woman sits at her desk with a sewing machine, moving leather fabric into the correct position under a lamp. Behind her are shelves of leather boots with sewing patterns hung from them. Employee Engagement

The New Playbook for Employee Engagement in Manufacturing

The roar of machines, the pulse of production lines, the unrelenting pace of output—this is the daily grind for millions of frontline workers in manufacturing. Often seen but rarely heard, these workers are the backbone of an industry that powers economies and sustains supply chains. Yet, despite their critical role, they’ve long been left on the periphery of company culture, isolated from the conversations about employee engagement that shape corporate offices. It’s time for that to change.

Oct 31, 2024 WorkBuzz
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WorkBuzz and Velocity Partnership Helps U.S. HR Leaders to Transform Frontline Worker Experience

This partnership enables U.S. organizations to delve deeper into their employee experience and drive cultural transformation.

Oct 21, 2024 WorkBuzz
WorkBuzz CEO Invited Back to the U.S. Embassy in London for Private Event Employee Engagement

WorkBuzz CEO Invited Back to the U.S. Embassy in London for Private Event

Chosen as one of 15 standout scale-ups by the U.K. Government's Department of Business and Trade, WorkBuzz is invited back to the U.S. Embassy.

Sep 23, 2024 WorkBuzz
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WorkBuzz Concludes SelectUSA Trade Mission as U.S. Expansion Accelerates

WorkBuzz CEO, Steven Frost, attends the SelectUSA Trade Mission, America’s largest foreign direct investment summit.

Jul 1, 2024 WorkBuzz
The WorkBuzz team celebrating in the office, wearing branded sweatshirts, surrounded by balloons. Employee Engagement

WorkBuzz Launches New Brand Identity

We are excited to unveil our new brand identity, one that more accurately represents our visions and values.

Jun 19, 2024 WorkBuzz
The Key to Thriving Workplaces: Leadership-Driven Culture Employee Engagement

The Key to Thriving Workplaces: A Leadership-Driven Culture

In today's job market, culture is more than just flexible work options and a few perks—it's the unique identity of your organization, and it plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent. Culture defines who you are, what you value, your core mission, and your beliefs and it's essential for keeping employees engaged and happy. However, creating and maintaining this culture requires a unified effort from leadership, working together to embody and sustain it.

Jun 18, 2024 WorkBuzz
WorkBuzz CEO in a suit in the U.S. Embassy building in London with an official seal on the wall behind him. Employee Engagement

WorkBuzz Chosen for Prestigious U.S. VIP Trade Mission

WorkBuzz CEO and Founder, Steven Frost, attended the pre-SelectUSA Trade Mission event at the U.S. Embassy in London in advance of the upcoming U.S. VIP Trade Mission in Washington, D.C.

Jun 13, 2024 WorkBuzz
Drive Change and Engagement: 11 Tactics for Maximizing Employee Response Rates Employee Engagement

Drive Change and Engagement: 11 Tactics for Maximizing Employee Response Rates

You know that listening to your employees is crucial for understanding and improving your organization. But if your response rates are low, you're missing out on valuable insights that could drive meaningful change. Employee survey response rates are more than just numbers—they reveal the true health of your organization's culture and engagement, helping you to identify areas of opportunity before they become critical. If you're looking to gather real insights and drive meaningful change, you're in luck. Today, we're sharing 11 practical strategies to elevate your survey response rates, ensuring you capture the authentic voice of your employees and make an impact.

May 30, 2024 WorkBuzz
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WorkBuzz and Personal Group Join Forces to Reach More Deskless Workers

The WorkBuzz survey platform is now available on Personal Group’s Hapi app, enabling more deskless workers to provide feedback and have their voices heard.

May 29, 2024 WorkBuzz
5 ways an employee engagement programme drives business growth Employee Engagement

5 ways an employee engagement programme drives business growth

According to research, companies with high levels of employee engagement are 17% more productive . So, how do you gain buy-in from your stakeholders and show that your engagement initiatives aren’t just feel-good measures, but active supporters of business growth?

Mar 1, 2024 WorkBuzz
6 outcomes of a comprehensive employee engagement strategy Employee Engagement

6 outcomes and benefits of having a comprehensive employee engagement strategy

Senior leadership intrinsically knows and understands that employee engagement is important, but what they need to recognise is how to make sense of the information that an employee programme delivers. It's not just about presenting the data; it's about articulating what it means and formulating a coherent action plan. This plan should be intricately linked to critical business outcomes or broader strategic objectives, aligning employee engagement efforts with the organisational vision.

Feb 20, 2024 WorkBuzz
Two workers in hardhats are looking at an iPad as lights shine in front of the camera Employee Engagement

How to reach and engage deskless employees in the manufacturing industry

There are unique employee engagement challenges for the manufacturing industry, not least due to the large number of difficult-to-reach, deskless employees. Organizations in this sector must use innovative strategies to ensure their workforce is engaged, motivated, and productive.

Feb 15, 2024 WorkBuzz
The power of full workforce engagement Employee Engagement

The power of full workforce engagement

Engaged employees aren't just better at their jobs; they really care about what they do and the company they work for. Their motivation comes from inside, not just from things like pay. And they don't just do the bare minimum—they're genuinely enthusiastic and work well with others. According to Gallup, companies with more engaged employees see a 21% boost in productivity, showing just how important it is to keep employees engaged.

Feb 9, 2024 WorkBuzz
6 things you need to have in your business case for employee engagement Employee Engagement

6 things you need to have in your business case for employee engagement

A well-structured business case is the blueprint for understanding the 'why' behind our initiatives. It's the compass guiding us toward the envisioned outcomes and solutions. To create a robust business case, you need to understand the strategic imperatives of your business, aligning your efforts with the right departments and priorities. This alignment ensures a nuanced and comprehensive approach, making your strategic recommendations understandable across various functions.

Feb 7, 2024 WorkBuzz
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5 ways to improve employee engagement in the manufacturing industry

Employee engagement is essential for any successful organisation, and the manufacturing industry is no different. It helps create a positive working environment and aligns employees’ goals with those of the organisation, amongst other benefits:

Feb 2, 2024 WorkBuzz
How to secure internal buy-in from stakeholders Employee Engagement

How to secure internal buy-in for engagement solutions from your key stakeholders

If you've clicked on this article, it's probably because you're trying to figure out how to get your key stakeholders on board with investing in an employee engagement solution, right?

Jan 24, 2024 WorkBuzz
Why you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of employee engagement Employee Engagement

Why you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of employee engagement

Employee engagement is a powerful tool, but it’s often undervalued. Demonstrating how it helps reach business goals and communicating this to stakeholders is key in order to strengthen its importance. This will not only bring attention to employee engagement but also spotlight the importance of how it can drive company success, leading it to move from being an afterthought to a main strategy, helping to change perspectives and channel resources to support engagement strategies.

Jan 18, 2024 WorkBuzz
Employee engagement is important – but why has it been declining? Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is important – but why has it been declining?

Retention, employee wellbeing, recruitment and performance and productivity are ranked in the top five priorities for HR leaders this year, according to our most recent survey , and the key strategy for achieving these goals is listening to employees.

Jan 11, 2024 WorkBuzz
WorkBuzz’s Steven Frost is Crowned the Region’s Entrepreneur of the Year Employee Engagement

WorkBuzz’s Steven Frost is Crowned the Region’s Entrepreneur of the Year

Winning in The Dealmakers Awards 2023, Steven has brought greater investment and innovation to Milton Keynes and is championing its thriving tech sector

Dec 6, 2023 WorkBuzz
Is employee listening the missing link to improving your cybersecurity? Employee Engagement

Is employee listening the missing link to improving your cybersecurity?

The world today is more interconnected than ever, thanks to the internet and digital technologies. Yet, as technology advances, it opens more doors for cybercrime. Regardless of an organization’s size, no business is safe from cyber-attacks.

Dec 4, 2023 WorkBuzz