Exit Interview by Patrick Donegan #155
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My Thoughts (Consulting Mag Win)
A lot of people don't like where they work.?
Maybe it's the leadership, the structure, or even just the work itself, but something always seems to contend with the modern worker's job satisfaction. ??
So when a company is recognized as the best organization to work for in its industry for the second consecutive year ?? it speaks volumes about the environment it's cultivated. What does it take to create a workplace that attracts and retains top talent? What makes a team not just function but thrive?
Recently, I was honored to be part of the celebrations as SEI was named the #1 Best Consulting Firm to Work For by Consulting Magazine for the second year in a row. ?? This recognition reaffirmed the importance of intentional leadership and the power of a supportive community. ?? It challenges us to look beyond the everyday tasks and see the bigger picture — how we make our team members feel, how we support their growth, and how we all push towards shared goals.
If you want your team to genuinely feel positive about your workplace, it starts with the culture you cultivate. ?? Emphasize transparency, foster open communication, and actively demonstrate your commitment to people's success and well-being.
If you're just in it for the accolades, you're probably not going to get there. ???? You have to be authentic in building a community and creating an environment where each person matters. That’s what makes people love where they work and the true mark of an award-winning company.?
Tech Innovation
Greenhouse, a leading hiring platform, has launched Greenhouse Verified, a new system to enhance trust in hiring by recognizing companies that prioritize transparency. This initiative, currently in beta, aims to improve the candidate experience by awarding badges for communication, fairness, and more in hiring practices.
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Skedda, a global workplace management platform, has announced new product integrations with Slack and Logitech, two-way sync with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and the addition of Visitor Management to its suite. These enhancements aim to optimize workplace collaboration and productivity.
Leading global employment platform, Multiplier, has launched its Global Payroll solution. This tool aims to simplify payroll management across different countries and currencies, offering a unified solution that ensures accurate and timely payments from a single platform. Multiplier’s goal is to meet the unique needs of international operations.
The Changing Workplace
U.S. employers are bracing for a 5.8% hike in health benefit costs in 2025, as reported by Mercer in a recent study. This marks the third consecutive year of substantial rises, signaling a challenging landscape for both businesses and their teams.
Increased spending on prescription drugs and ongoing healthcare worker shortages underscore the urgency for a strategic reassessment of benefits. Driven by these pressures, it's crucial that leaders take the time now to innovate their benefit strategies.?
How will your organization adapt to sustain business health and employee well-being as costs escalate? Are you prepared to balance affordability with maintaining a competitive edge in employee satisfaction?