The Great Reconnection: A Panel Conversation on Human Connection in the Workplace
Of all the effects the COVID-19 crisis had on our lives, no other aspect was impacted as significantly as our ability to interact and connect with others. At the height of the pandemic, 65% of all U.S. workers reported feeling disconnected from their workplace. It’s time to take back what was lost and foster a new kind of workplace connection-we’re calling it The Great Reconnection. Join us for this one hour panel discussion where we will discuss a variety of topics that will help us as leaders build more reconnection with our teams.
What You’ll Learn
· How workplace belonging affects productivity and job satisfaction
· How connectedness to colleagues and a sense of organizational purpose impact retention
· How trust and psychological safety enable greater collaboration and innovation
· Strategies for building more connection at your organization
Panelists-
Niki Bencik, Tax Manager Business Unit Partner, Crowe LLP
Carrie Berg, VP of Learning & Development, Teledoc Health
Quantaze Watts, HR Director, Americas, INEOS Styrolution
Craig Korte, SVP of Operational Excellence, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Why You Want To Learn It
As a war for talent continues, it's becoming more clear why so many employees are taking flight. While many leaders blame a "grass-is-greener" mentality or attribute attrition to competitive compensation, resilient leaders are looking inward. The truth is, toxic business culture is driving The Great Resignation. A recent study by MIT associated Revelio Labs analyzed 34 million online employee profiles and 1.4 million public company reviews to come to this conclusion – Employees are 10.4 times more likely to leave a company because of toxic culture before they leave for compensation reasons. This panel discussion will help leaders gain more insight into their employee's perspectives so that they can build a more attrition-proof business culture.
How It Will Help You
Research shows that the benefits of connectedness are clear, impacting employee’s self-confidence, mental health, and their desire to stay with an organization. HR leaders believe it too, with 95% agreeing that connection in the workplace is critical for employee retention (Blueboard, The State of Workplace Connection 2022). This panel discussion is for leaders focused on increasing employee engagement, reducing turnover, and creating a more inclusive business culture
