Tag: Employee Engagement

Employee experience design as a lens and valuable tool

It feels like everyone is bought into the idea of employee experience. It’s a hot topic in most HR circles. It’s become a profession in its own right. But how many companies are truly embracing it? What if it wasn’t an all or nothing? Just imagine a workplace where everything is carefully designed around your...

Breaking barriers for women in leadership: 4 simple tools to enforce in your organisation

It is no secret that it is more difficult for women in business to achieve leadership positions within their organisations. There are several reasons for this, including gender bias, lack of opportunities, and work-life balance challenges. Women in leadership is a...

Lifting as we climb: mentorship and the rise of women

International Women’s Day, to me, marks an important moment to pause and take stock. It’s important to recognise that momentum is building when it comes to women rising to leadership roles in major corporations. Many corporations are actively increasing their...

Good CX cannot exist without good staffing

The recent Centre for Retail Research figures showed that around 120,000 retail jobs were lost last year. While some job losses could not be avoided as behemoths of the UK’s high street collapsed, other retailers are reducing staff numbers to...

Doing it deskless: the rise of gig CX, freelancers, and hybrid settings

The term ‘workspace’ has undergone several generational shifts as people are beginning to adapt to different work environments. Last year, it was recorded that more than half of employees have flexible working arrangements in their current role. The change from a permanent office set up to...

Could 2024 be defined by the thrilling convergence of employee and customer experiences?

In the fast-paced world of business, the start of a new calendar year presents a great opportunity to look in the rear-view mirror and then shift into higher gear. 2023 was characterised by shifting economic landscapes, tightening regulations, fast-changing consumer preferences and pressure to...

Successful CEOs must forget about ego & workplace politics: interviewing Capita’s Corinne Ripoche

Our team at Customer Experience Magazine is honoured to host an interview with Corinne, the trailblazing CEO of Capita Experience. This conversation will delve into her remarkable journey and insights as a female leader.  Corinne, the newly appointed CEO of Capita...

How to build resilience as a black CX entrepreneur

The American Psychological Association describes resilience as the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. Especially through mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility.  As a Black business owner, there has been a particular need for me to develop a high level of...

A behavioural scientist’s plea for building better EX strategy

It’s all about experiences these days. At the heart of the movement is the ability for businesses to manage experience in order to be successful, or as Qualtrics puts it: “Better people experiences. Better business outcomes.” It wasn’t always like...

6 ways to create an environment for employees to thrive

What does it mean to thrive in 2023? With the year being defined by substantial inflation and the looming presence of economic downturn, numerous teams have undertaken a singular objective: streamline costs while still maximising expansion opportunities.  It goes without saying that...