Pride & Prejudice: Better Employee Sentiments
The past few years have been a rollercoaster. We're flailing in a complex business landscape, and having the right employee experience insights is critical.
Reversals & Escalations
After the 2020 surge in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, the current reality reveals a concerning trend: a rollback and perceived abandonment of these very initiatives. This reversal, coupled with ongoing economic and political uncertainty, has created a watershed moment for business leaders. Employees face overwhelming anxiety and stress, leading to decreased morale, engagement, and productivity.
Beyond Surface-Level Data
In this fluctuating environment, employee sentiments tools like the Inclusive Culture and Design Assessment (ICDA) are an indispensable asset. I launched the ICDA in 2020 because I recognized a dangerous gap: leaders with insufficient data making uninformed decisions about creating truly inclusive workplaces. The result? Employee needs go unanswered, and inclusion strategies miss their targets.
I designed the ICDA to move beyond surface-level DEI efforts by providing raw, unfiltered perspectives on the real employee experience. The survey assesses into five key perceptions of inclusion. These perceptions act as indicators of employees' subjective experiences within the workplace, highlighting the nuances that impact their performance and engagement. The perceptions intersect to produce real outcomes - for employees and the company.
Contextualize the Need
I’ve summarized three years of ICDA survey data in a series of whitepapers called "Pride & Prejudice". These insights, gathered from more than 550 professionals across the world, underscore the urgency of understanding employee sentiments right now. The first whitepaper is a mirror, reflecting your most critical areas of development. It emphasizes that employee experience surveys like the ICDA provide a gauge which enables you to offer appropriate support and maintain a stable, productive work environment.
What to Expect
The first Pride & Prejudice report shares:
The time-sensitive leader actions which can immediately boost employee morale. Leader shifts have an outsized impact on employee engagement.
The metrics to watch to predict attrition and apathy. Employees always show signs before resigning or disengaging.
The straightforward decisions to make with the leadership team in order halt the talent hemorrhage now.
