In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Erica Keswin, Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, to shed new light on employee engagement in today's diverse workplace.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/This Episode of the HR Leaders podcast is brought to you by our friends at 365TalentsGet their 2024 Skills Impact Report and find out how it can help you build, implement and deliver talent experience with skills technology. http://bit.ly/2024-SKILLS-IMPACT-REPORTEpisode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight and introduction01:02 - Erica's Background in HR and Human Capital01:36 - Inspiration Behind "The Retention Revolution"03:01 - Work Evolution and Flexibility Post-Pandemic03:12 - Keeping Employees Connected in Hybrid Work Environments03:59 - The Importance of Human Connection in the Workplace06:07 - The Role of Intentional Connections in Innovation and Culture06:37 - Kevin Kniffin's Firehouse Study07:44 - From Old Ideas to New Beginnings in Workplace Dynamics07:55 - From Ladders to Lilypads12:22 - Developing Future Skills and Talent Mobility13:08 - Talent Mobility and Mentorship Programs in Siemens and Ubisoft14:09 - Change Management and Managerial Mindset Shifts15:31 - Elevating and Celebrating the Role of Managers17:53 - Recognizing and Rewarding Managers18:20 - L'Oreal's People Manager Town hall and Learning Development19:17 - Managerial Challenges and Opportunities for Connection19:39 - Practical Tools for Manager and Employee Engagement21:04 - Maintaining Humanity in Leadership and Management23:07 - Implementing Connection Strategies in Schools24:29 - Key Takeaways from Erica's Book26:48 - Vulnerability, Empathy, and Experimentation in Leadership27:31 - Connecting with Erica and Closing RemarksAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.