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Welcome to Episode 99: Navigating 2025 – Trends and Strategies for Employee Engagement!
In this episode, our host Karen Kirton explores the vital trends shaping employee engagement for the coming year and offers a step-by-step guide to enhancing your workplace environment. This episode is crucial for any business leader seeking to improve profitability and create a thriving culture through effective people management.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The ongoing evolution of hybrid work and how to tailor it to benefit your business, ensuring productivity and employee satisfaction.
-> The increased importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, driven by recent societal changes and legislative updates, along with practical steps to address these needs.
-> The rising expectation for continuous learning and career development, particularly valued by younger workforce generations, and how you can integrate these into your business strategy.
-> A comprehensive seven-step plan to boost employee engagement and ensure alignment with your business goals for 2025:
Establish clear goals and a compelling vision.Invest in learning and development.Prioritize wellbeing with enhanced programs.Foster connection and belonging, especially in hybrid settings.Collect and act on feedback to improve workplace dynamics.Recognize and reward achievements to motivate your team.Communicate transparently and authentically to build trust.-> Insights from the latest research, including Gallup's 2024 report, highlighting the significant impact of engaged employees on business profitability.
This episode not only provides you with the tools to anticipate and adapt to upcoming trends but also empowers you to strategically plan for a more engaged and productive 2025. Tune in to transform your approach to employee engagement and set your business up for success.
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In this episode, Karen addresses the challenges of recruiting in a slow economy and the strategic shift towards hiring early career professionals or students. This approach not only cuts costs but also builds a pipeline of talent that grows with your business. Karen shares her insights and strategies on how to adapt the recruitment process to better suit early career candidates.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The current recruitment landscape and how to navigate hiring amidst economic slowdowns without compromising on talent acquisition.
-> Strategies for attracting early career professionals, including the importance of initial screening calls to gauge candidate interest and suitability.
-> Detailed insights into conducting fair and effective recruitment processes that focus less on experience and more on potential and fit within your company culture.
-> Innovative methods for assessing candidates, such as prioritization exercises and whole-brain thinking activities, to understand their decision-making processes and personal attributes.
-> Practical advice on conducting interviews that allow candidates to showcase their true selves, including the unique 'do over' option which alleviates pressure and encourages authenticity.
-> Tips on how to continuously engage with candidates from the application stage through to final interviews, ensuring a seamless and candidate-friendly experience.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for business leaders and HR professionals looking to enhance their recruitment strategies and better integrate young talent into their organizations.
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In this insightful episode, Karen revisits the ever-relevant topic of workplace flexibility, particularly the hybrid work model, as businesses continue to adapt to the changing dynamics of office and remote work into 2025. This episode builds on past discussions and incorporates fresh research to guide companies on how to effectively manage their evolving workplace strategies.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The latest 2024 research on the trends in office use and hybrid work policies, with insights into why businesses are re-evaluating their need for office space.
-> The benefits of hybrid work models in maintaining employee satisfaction and retention, and how these can be balanced with the need for in-office presence.
-> Practical strategies for businesses considering increasing office-based days, including how to enhance office spaces to make them more appealing and conducive to collaboration.
-> Six key considerations for integrating more office days:
Gathering and utilizing employee feedback effectively.Defining clear objectives for why office presence is necessary.Revising physical office spaces to better suit current work habits.Crafting flexible policies that accommodate diverse employee needs.Ensuring technology supports hybrid working effectively.Continuously monitoring and adjusting policies based on real-time feedback and results.-> How to involve employees in the decision-making process to ensure any changes are well-received and effectively implemented.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for leaders looking to navigate the complexities of hybrid work environments while aligning with both business goals and employee needs.
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As we hurtle toward year’s end, it's time to consider employee retention. January is a common time for employees to consider moving to a new role.
November is also when we look at how many weeks we have left of the calendar year. A little bit of stress and frustration can set in when we think of everything we need to do before the year is out.
Do you have a staff retention strategy ready for the new year? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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In this episode, Karen sat down with Ed Greenwood from Eton HR to tackle a phrase we’ve all heard: “culture fit.”
But what does it really mean? 🤔 Too often, it’s used as a vague reason to reject candidates, leaving them feeling dismissed and disrespected. Ed challenges us to define our company culture clearly and avoid hiding behind this term, which can even mask unconscious bias.
This discussion challenges conventional hiring practices and offers new insights into providing meaningful candidate feedback and managing unconscious bias.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The common misuse of 'culture fit' as a feedback term and its impact on candidates, who often invest heavily in the recruitment process emotionally.
-> Strategies for hiring managers to give more constructive and precise feedback to candidates, enhancing the transparency and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
-> The importance of interview preparation on both sides, emphasizing that hiring managers should be as prepared as the candidates to ensure meaningful and productive interviews.
-> Practical approaches to improve hiring decisions, including the integration of psychometric assessments early in the recruitment process to better align candidate profiles with company culture.
-> Innovative hiring practices, such as offering candidates a 'do-over' opportunity in interviews, fostering a more inclusive and candidate-friendly recruitment experience.
-> Insights on reducing unconscious bias by delaying judgment and enhancing interaction during interviews, ensuring a fair and equitable assessment of all candidates.
This episode provides invaluable insights for HR professionals and hiring managers seeking to refine their recruitment strategies and foster a more inclusive and supportive hiring environment.
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What happens when you realise you need to make changes to your leadership team if you want to continue to grow? Maybe even let some of you leadership team go?
This can be a really difficult realisation for business owners and leaders because it means you need to make some tough decisions. But if you don’t make these critical decisions, your company can enter what’s been called the Valley of Death.
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In this episode, Karen Kirton addresses the significant cultural shift in Australian workplaces with the introduction of the 'right to disconnect'—a new legal right under the Fair Work Act allowing employees to refuse work-related communications outside regular working hours. This episode delves into the implications for business owners and managers, blending compliance requirements with cultural considerations.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The definition of the right to disconnect and its incorporation into Australian law, emphasizing its relevance for businesses with both over and under 15 employees.
-> The importance of understanding when it's reasonable for employees to respond to work-related contacts outside of usual hours, and the factors that influence this, such as the nature of the business or the employee's specific role and compensation.
-> Practical advice for businesses on how to effectively integrate this right into workplace policies without causing disruption or fear among employees.
-> Suggestions for managers on maintaining communication boundaries and respecting employees' personal time, which include not sending late emails or messages unless necessary.
-> Strategies to ensure that workplace culture aligns with the new legal requirements, encouraging a respectful and balanced approach to employee availability and workplace demands.
-> How businesses can use this legislative change as an opportunity to review and possibly redefine work-life balance and employee engagement within their company culture.
This episode is a must-listen for business leaders and managers seeking to understand and implement the right to disconnect in a way that supports both their operational needs and their employees' well-being.
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When it comes to building a strong workplace culture, some things work and some things definitely don’t. Hiring an HR manager is not going to fix your problem, and neither is conducting endless employee surveys. This post explores the solutions that do work, like defining your purpose, aligning your values, committing the leadership to proactive change and engaging your organisation with the power of your mission.
Does your organisation need to shift its culture? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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With rising living costs, employees now seek more than just a paycheck. This episode emphasizes the crucial role of career development, work-life balance, and mental health support in retaining top talent. By prioritizing these areas, businesses can attract and retain high-quality employees.
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A strong and adaptable culture is a prerequisite for sustainable growth - so what are the practical steps required to build a growth-friendly culture?
Is your workplace culture geared for growth? We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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Digital transformation integrates digital technologies into all business aspects, fundamentally changing operations and value delivery. It's about rethinking business models to stay competitive, with benefits like improved performance and expanded offerings. Success relies on team readiness, new skills, strong leadership, and continuous improvement through clear strategies, collaboration, and digital tools.
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In this episode, Karen Kirton tackles a common managerial challenge—observing a change in an employee's behavior and figuring out the best approach to address it sensitively. Karen draws on her extensive HR experience and similar situations faced by managers to offer practical advice on handling such scenarios thoughtfully.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> Recognizing the signs of change in an employee's behavior, such as reduced engagement or noticeable shifts in mood, and understanding the potential 'iceberg' of hidden issues beneath these signs.
-> Effective strategies for initiating compassionate and non-invasive conversations with employees to explore if they are experiencing work-related stress or personal issues impacting their work.
-> The importance of timing and tact when following up on initial discussions, especially if the employee initially assures that everything is fine, to ensure they feel supported but not pressured.
-> Tips for creating an open dialogue that encourages employees to share their concerns, enhancing mutual understanding and support within the team.
-> How to handle continued denials of issues while remaining observant and supportive, balancing respect for the employee's privacy with the managerial responsibility to maintain a healthy work environment.
-> The benefits of addressing potential workplace issues early on, which can prevent escalation and foster a supportive culture that values employee well-being.
This episode provides invaluable insights for managers and business leaders looking to foster a supportive and responsive workplace culture that can adeptly handle the complexities of employee well-being.
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It’s an open secret that many middle managers feel burnt out, anxious and stressed. So how can we support them to help us meet our organisational goals?
We’d love your feedback on this series, just head on over to Amplify HR or connect with Karen on LinkedIn.
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We discuss the importance of performance reviews for enhancing employee performance. As businesses evolve, a consistent approach to performance management becomes crucial, focusing on ongoing development and aligning team goals with business objectives. Tune in for insights on effective performance management strategies.
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Performance reviews are typically conducted at this time of year, so it’s a good time to dive into research on the psychology of motivation. Psychological and organisational behavioural research indicates that there are eight primary human motivators. And if you understand these eight motivators, you can use them to encourage your teams to work more effectively.
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It seems like such a simple concept – managers have employees, they set goals, monitor performance, manage sub-performance, and reward achievement. So why isn't it easy?
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In this episode, Karen Kirton challenges the common misconception that creativity is only for the arts and discusses the critical role of creativity in driving business innovation. Creativity isn't just about being artistic—it's about thinking differently and innovatively to solve problems and improve processes.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The importance of fostering creativity within every organization, regardless of the industry, to ensure continual innovation and improvement.
-> The distinction between creativity and innovation—creativity involves coming up with new ideas, while innovation is about implementing those ideas effectively.
-> Strategies for creating an environment that nurtures creativity, including ensuring open communication, maintaining a flexible workplace culture, and encouraging the free flow of ideas.
-> How to cultivate a workplace where creativity is valued, with tips on how to capture and evaluate ideas from all levels of the organization without immediate judgment on their viability.
-> Examples of how top innovative companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon, as well as non-tech companies like Walmart and Nike, foster creativity and innovation within their teams.
-> Practical steps to take back to your own business to foster a more creative atmosphere, such as promoting transparency, encouraging curiosity, and providing spaces for interaction and independent thinking.
This episode is packed with insights for business owners and leaders looking to harness the power of creativity to drive their company forward in innovative ways.
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Lately, we've taken a close look at the importance of accountability in positive company culture, examining how it boosts productivity and supports employee retention. However, in this post we’ve taken a step back to wonder: why should we even care about company culture in the first place?
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In this episode, Karen dives deeper into the critical themes of retention and productivity through goal setting and accountability. Joining her is Lachy Gray, co-founder and managing director of Yarno, a team-based microlearning platform. Together, they explore effective strategies for embedding accountability within a company culture, specifically focusing on role clarity and regular feedback.
In today’s episode, you will learn about:
-> The concept of a job scorecard, an innovative approach to defining roles and expectations that goes beyond traditional job descriptions, fostering a high-performance culture reminiscent of sports teams.
-> Practical methods to ensure role clarity across the organization, including annual reviews of job scorecards and providing open channels for employees to discuss their roles and responsibilities.
-> The introduction of new roles and adjustments within the company structure based on team feedback and leadership decisions, illustrating a dynamic approach to organizational development.
-> How regular feedback is integrated into the culture at Yarno, using a structured framework called 'courageous feedback' which focuses on identifying behaviors and their impacts without judgment.
-> Techniques for fostering an environment where feedback is routinely practiced, including role-playing scenarios in team meetings to build comfort and skill in giving and receiving feedback.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for business owners and managers seeking to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, crucial for retaining key employees and enhancing productivity.
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