The hottest Employee Experience Substack posts right now

It is crucial to integrate UX principles into the employee experience to enhance engagement and productivity in the workplace.
By applying UX methodologies like user research, iterative design, and usability testing, organizations can create environments that prioritize employee needs and well-being.
UX professionals can play key roles in optimizing the employee experience by leading research, advising on best practices, and educating workplace teams on UX skills and mindsets.

The belief that 70% of culture change programs fail is not supported by valid evidence, so there is hope to succeed with your own initiative.
Deutsche Bank implemented a unique policy to ban Fridays at home followed by Mondays due to concerns about office efficiency.
Culture within a workplace starts with the people and their behaviors, and sometimes addressing cultural issues may involve removing individuals who do not align with the desired culture.

Many employees value challenging and impactful work that allows them to learn and grow.
Employee Experience initiatives can sometimes end up creating well-intentioned but ineffective programs like wellness webinars.
Employees should be cautious about what they communicate on work chat platforms as bosses may have access to those conversations, and individuals have the right to request all digital data held about them.

Company culture is the set of values, beliefs, and attitudes that shape an organization.
Company culture can be contagious and influences how we behave and think.
Being mindful of company culture is important as it can impact our growth and well-being.

Showing your team they are important is crucial for a manager's leadership.
Team bonding outside of work can create authentic connections and positive experiences.
While remote work has its benefits, in-person team gatherings provide priceless enriching experiences.

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