While it may seem like the latest HR buzzword, employee experience goes beyond the latest business trends. As we continue to study what drives organizational success, it's clear that creating a positive employee experience is fundamental. “Employee experience has become a critical element of the work experience as employees believe (find meaning), become (learn and grow), and belong (connect with others). Employee experience is a lead indicator of customer experience and investor confidence.”

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” -Mark Twain A key piece of employee engagement is the opportunity to grow. By reskilling and upskilling your employees, you’re investing in your people and your organization. It’s a way to build agility into your organization’s processes, allowing your company to effectively respond to internal and external factors.

Jim Collins developed the idea, “first who, then what” in his book Good to Great. He writes, “Those who build great organizations make sure they have the right people on the bus and the right people in the key seats before they figure out where to drive the bus … Great vision without great people is irrelevant.” So, to get the right people on the bus, your organization needs an effective talent acquisition strategy.

“Finding and retaining top talent doesn’t happen overnight. It requires intentional planning and continuous effort, but the payoff is more than worth the investment.” – Matt Herman What is talent engagement? Talent engagement involves creating a welcoming and supportive work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the organization’s goals. Talent engagement includes strategies to attract, inspire, and retain top talent, ensuring they remain committed and engaged in their work and with the organization.

Employee retention is one of every organization’s and HR department's biggest challenges today. Since 2020, organizations have faced employee turnover in droves, on a global scale: quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, the Big Quit, the Great Reshuffle. But when you shift perspectives and look at the WHY behind this, it’s a Great Opportunity.