In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Derek Irvine, Senior Vice President of Client Strategy & Consulting at Workhuman, to discuss how human-centered companies are changing the future of work, and how to implement a culture of performance and gratitude in the workplace — and so seize a competitive edge, increase profitability, and drive business momentum.Derek is one of the world’s foremost experts on social recognition, continuous performance management, engagement, and the future of work, guiding business leaders to elevate their vision and ambitions for their company culture.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq? Watch in HD: https://youtu.be/ns_p8fmfRvY?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/Thanks to Avature for Supporting the Show!Download their FREE practical guide to tackling the underlying issues driving the Great Resignation? https://www.avature.net/ebook/tackle-the-great-resignation-and-improve-employee-retention/?utm_source=cop35772&utm_medium=tpy&utm_campaign=HR+Leaders+Podcast&utm_term=paid&utm_content=ntaEpisode highlights00:00 Welcome and intro01:24 Introduction to Derek Irvine02:58 How to balance hybrid working06:06 What does it mean to make work more human?10:34 Why employee social regonition is so important15:16 What happens when an employee isn't recognized20:16 The three words that make work more human25:13 How you can recognize staff in unbalanced work environments29:58 What you can do to start recognizing your team34:20 Derek's parting piece of adviceHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.