In this episode, Traci Chernoff interviews Renee Marchak, a passionate advocate for transforming the employee experience and making work more human. They discuss Renee's career journey, her experiences in toxic work environments, and her commitment to creating inclusive and engaging workplaces.

The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership buy-in for employee engagement strategies and the significance of trust in the workplace. Traci Chernoff and Renee Marchak also discuss the critical role of trust and mutual ownership in the workplace. They emphasize the importance of engaging employees in decision-making processes and how data can be leveraged to demonstrate the value of HR as a strategic partner.

The discussion also highlights grassroots strategies for enhancing employee engagement and the impact of community support in fostering a positive workplace culture. Ultimately, they connect employee happiness to customer satisfaction, reinforcing the idea that prioritizing employees leads to better business outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Renee Marchak

03:03 Renee's Career Journey and Passion for HR

06:05 Transforming Employee Experience and Engagement

09:07 The Impact of Layoffs and Starting a Business

11:46 Creating Community and Collaboration in HR

14:58 Pitfalls in Employee Engagement Strategies

1:30 Building Trust in the Workplace

24:20 The Importance of Mutual Ownership

25:45 Engaging Employees in Decision Making

27:50 The Role of Data in HR

29:33 HR as a Strategic Partner

32:09 Grassroots Strategies for Engagement

35:11 Making a Big Impact with Little Budget

38:10 The Power of Community and Support

41:29 Connecting Employee Happiness to Customer Satisfaction

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Connect with Renee Marchak here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-marchak

https://www.facebook.com/renee.marchak

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Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.