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There's a paternalistic irony in the requirement that moms work a specific number of days in the office. Let's be honest, there's no job harder than being a mom. So how do we make this right? ?? By giving moms the lead in designing work around them. When moms thrive, we all thrive. When we all thrive, businesses thrive. Thanks Stephen Huerta for highlighting this topic.

For decades, employers have used employee engagement surveys to gain insights into the experiences of their workforce. But as this HR Dive article points out, the reliability of such data should be further examined as many employees don't always feel comfortable being completely honest. To add to that, the '25 Edelman Trust Barometer recently published their findings suggesting there's been a decline in the overall trust of institutions, including employers and their leaders. Taking both points ideas into consideration, the reliability of employee experience surveys may further decline in '25 and beyond. If companies are looking for an alternative, try Needfinding. ?? Needfinding is a research method used in the product development process to identify and design solutions. As a HR department, leader, or manager instituting a Needfinding program is quite simple and can garner rich and nuanced data typically omitted in larger formats. If you are not ready to move away from a employee experience altogether, Needfinding serves as a nice supplement to surveys in validating signals. To get started, here's a quick playbook for conducting a Needfinding program: 1?? Observe and interact: Observe and interview employees to learn about their goals, values, and pain points.? 2?? Identify needs: Identify employees unmet needs and preferences.? 3?? Validate needs: Validate needs with other employee groups. ? 4?? Develop a roadmap: Identify and develop a plan to adapt work experience, aligning employee preferences to the business strategy. Good luck and don't hesitate holler at 11fold with any questions! 11fold University of Washington Human Centered Design & Engineering Work for Humans Dart Lindsley Kathy Devi McFadden https://lnkd.in/g8JV_8Wk

Congratulations to our CEO, Dart Lindsley, on a massive milestone. His podcast, Work for Humans, just surpassed 250,000 downloads! Dart interviews leading voices in the work design movement, sharing some of the most profound conversations about work. Become a part of the conversation and help him reach 500,000 by subscribing here:?https://lnkd.in/gky5guvw. #Leadership #WorkDesign #FutureofWork #Management #EmployeeEngagement

Great to see 11fold mentioned in discussions between leaders in the field!

11fold is a work design firm. Our vision is simple: to change the world by designing work that makes employees feel whole and alive. Ready to be a part of the future of work? #11fold #workdesign #experiencedesign #management #leadership

As the year draws to a close, our 11fold team is taking these final weeks to spend time with loved ones, celebrating the holidays and reflecting on the year. Launching 11fold this year was a deeply fulfilling experience, born from a genuine desire to bring more joy to the workplace. So our end of year wish for every one of you is more joy --?both in the rest of your holiday season and into the New Year. We are incredibly excited to see what 2025 will bring!

While December brings holiday cheer, it is also when annual business planning for 2025 kicks into high gear. As you chart your organization’s course for 2025, keep in mind employee experience (EX). EX has been shown to directly impact productivity and retention which are two areas that greatly influence your organization’s success. As inspiration, this McKinsey article describes a helpful system-design approach to addressing employee experience. If you are brand new to EX, simply focusing on discovery in 2025 can pay dividends. This has been top of mind for many of the companies we’ve heard from this month, how to find their EX baseline and identify the right solutions for their plan. If your organization already has identified areas to build on, your 2025 focus can be on setting measurable goals and implementing the strategies to achieve them. You may even be ready to build out the business case for creating a more permanent resourcing model for EX design and transformation. Wherever you are in your journey, by prioritizing EX in your 2025 plans, you’re signaling to your employees that their well-being and satisfaction are essential to the company’s success. #EmployeeExperience #EX #FutureofWork #BusinessPlanning #EmployeeRetention #EmployeeProductivity #McKinsey

“Life evaluation hits new record low” is a heavy headline to digest. While a natural instinct is to list the factors contributing to such an ominous metric (geopolitics, economy, etc.), it’s important to remember how someone perceives themself “now and in the future” is deeply rooted in assumptions. But assumptions can be flawed. And in the case of low life evaluation, respondents have likely fallen victim to the following assumptions: Assumption one: A low locus of control Respondents to this survey are likely experiencing a low locus of control, or the degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives. To uplift one’s locus of control, a slight shift in perspective to what’s more immediate and within reach can be an uplifting and rewarding experience for employees and teams. At 11fold, we take an employee-centered approach to how people and teams engage with work. In doing so, we put significant consideration into what the individual and/or team have the power to change - known in the design world as “boundaries.” Whether implementing transactional or transformational changes, if your boundaries of control are clearly identified, solutions will result in immediate impact, thus increasing your locus of control. Assumption two: An ability to foresee the future If respondents to this survey can foresee the future, please have them write to [email protected] immediately - we have some gambling to do ;)

We're thrilled to share that our CEO, Dart Lindsley, and Eric Anicich's article, “Reimagining Work as a Product,” has been recognized as Best of Issue by the Harvard Business Review! This recognition underscores the importance of the multi-sided management approach. It's the philosophy that drives our work at 11fold, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this movement. Let’s continue to push the boundaries of work and human potential! If you want to learn more, we'd love to chat. www.11fold.com/lets-talk #11fold #HBR #innovation #futureofwork #worktransformation #workasaproduct #EmployeeEngagement #WorkCulture #TalentManagement #PeopleStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment