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SUMMER SERIES Four mini podcast episodes, released weekly throughout August 2026.
Employee Engagement
Don’t just measure engagement, start creating it
Wouldn't it be radical to cut straight to the action? To just do the things that employees tell you would make their day-to-day job easier, enable them to collaborate better, or make work more fulfilling - and then check that doing those things is boosting engagement?
Employee Engagement
Black & White earn 5th consecutive 5 star employer award thanks to Perspectives
Celebrate a standout achievement in employee experience as Black & White earns its 5th consecutive 5-star employer award. Discover how innovative approaches like Perspectives are helping organisations turn employee feedback into meaningful, lasting impact.
Employee Engagement
Why Employee Surveys Fail (And How to Fix Them)
Employee engagement surveys are everywhere.
Employee Engagement
The Hidden Cost of Cutting Corners: Why Short-Term Savings Can Damage Employee Engagement
When budgets tighten, the instinct is predictable.
Employee Engagement
The ROI of Employee Listening: Why “Doing It In-House” Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
For years, employee surveys were seen as an HR hygiene factor. A once-a-year pulse check. A temperature read. A compliance exercise.
Employee Engagement
The hero manager problem: when engagement depends on personality
Every organisation is fortunate to have them 😊 The managers who genuinely care, who seek feedback, who hold team conversations, who act quickly on issues, who create high engagement despite pressure. But not all your managers have this level of capability and this is an area where employee listening can fall into another of the common traps we see – the hero manager problem.
Employee Engagement
The performative listening trap: when good intentions aren’t enough
Of course all employee listening projects are built on the best of intentions. But not all of them deliver the value that’s been promised – over time participation falls and trust in the initiative is lost. Sound familiar? In this post we’re going to look at one of the most common traps we see organisations fall into when it comes to employee engagement – the performative listening trap.
Employee Engagement
The false start: when employee enthusiasm outruns leadership commitment
Sometimes the energy is there 🥳 Employees are participating enthusiastically in employee engagement surveys, managers are holding conversations, action is happening locally and trust in the listening process feels strong 💪 . It looks like momentum is building and it’s a win for HR. But, if there are no solid foundations to this enthusiasm then you might fall into another of the common employee listening traps- the false start.
Employee Engagement
The capability ceiling: when manager skill becomes the bottleneck
Sometimes the problem with employee listening isn’t what you’d expect.
Employee Engagement
Strategic Workforce Planning in the UK Third Sector
“Building a workforce fit for today and the future is a critical part of the success of every business. Understanding what skills you are going to need, how to build them yourself, or how to buy them in, is an essential role for HR professionals in every sector.” – Peter Reeve, CHRN
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...
Productivity & Performance
What Really Makes a Great Leader? Forget the Old-School 'Power Moves'—Here's What Will Actually Work in 2025
When we talk about leadership, we usually hear the same tired clichés: “Be decisive!” “Motivate!” “Lead by example!” These are all important, but let’s be honest—if you don't understand your people and deliver messages in a way that resonates, they'll fall flat. At a time when workforces more complex and remote than ever, this can prove to be a liability that can threaten the health of your business.
Wellbeing
What Are HR’s Top Priorities Going into 2025?
2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for HR, where new demands call for more strategic approaches to employee engagement. Gone are the days when productivity ruled the priority list; now, there’s a louder call to focus on employee well-being, engagement, and talent strategy at its center.
Productivity & Performance
Beyond the Numbers: How Collaboration and AI are Boosting Productivity
As 2024 nears its end, a clear shift in priorities is emerging: performance and productivity is no longer a top-four focus. Instead, according to our State of Employee Engagement 2024/25 research , performance and productivity as an HR priority has dropped from 4 th place to 7 th place . But don’t be mistaken–this isn’t a sign that productivity is being neglected. Rather, it reflects a broader movement towards employee well-being and enhancing the overall employee experience, which has now...
Productivity & Performance
7 ways employee listening can drive big improvements to your productivity and business performance
Engaged employees are not only happier in their roles but also 23% more profitable and 18% more productive than their disengaged counterparts ( Sigmar Recruitment, 2023 )
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?
Productivity & Performance
3 reasons why organisations struggle with underperformance in the workplace
Your workforce acts as the driving force propelling your organisation forward – so it's unsurprising that the daily performance of your team significantly shapes the overall success of your organisation.
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.
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.
Productivity & Performance
How senior leaders can really boost company productivity and performance
By Neil Hayward, WorkBuzz Customer Advisory Board Chair
Employee Engagement
How to enhance business performance with employee engagement surveys
Did you know that organisations with highly engaged employees are more likely to outperform their peers? And that they can do so by as much as 147% ?
Employee Engagement
What 5 things do high-performing organisations have in common?
By Ian Barrow, Senior Employee Experience Consultant at WorkBuzz – this article first appeared in HR News
Employee Engagement
The impact of employee engagement on company culture and performance
Employee engagement has become a buzzword in today’s business world, but it’s essential to the success of any organisation. From improved customer relations to a decrease in staff turnover, and increased productivity to easier recruitment, it’s an invaluable asset for organisations looking to compete in a marketplace that’s always evolving.
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