Webinars

Creating an Equitable Workplace When “DEI” Isn’t an Option

May 22, 2024

Globally, turnover for chief diversity officers is high, and many employers have pulled funding for various DEI programs, while some are laying off DEI teams. Around the world, programs and initiatives labeled “DEI” are in question. But might these changes actually mark a turning point for equity in the workplace? How can employers create environments that motivate workers to behave equitably and inclusively without a formal program labeled DEI? How can leaders handle tense conversations and change-resistant employees?

How can companies attract and retain the best Gen Z talent?

Apr 25, 2024

As the share of Gen Zers in the global workforce climbs, employers are eager to land this young, agile, and tech-savvy demographic. When Gen Z envisions a career, what do they see? What are their expectations for their employers? We’ll talk career ladders and lattices, gig work, employer loyalty, and network-building.

Taboo Talk: Are any topics still off-limits in the 2024 workplace?

Mar 28, 2024

Once entirely off-limits for discussion in the workplace, topics like race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health are now the subjects of standard workforce training in many organizations. What are the remaining taboo topics in the workplace? What are the advantages and disadvantages of speaking so candidly? And what about other forms of “taboo talk,” like gossip and interpersonal conflict? Does our newfound openness encourage or inhibit relationship building? How does this affect the way we compete with each other? How does new emotional intimacy in the workplace affect our notions of status?

What is the State of Motivation in 2024?

Feb 28, 2024

Using the data from the thousands of Intrinsic Motivation Assessments taken by Attuned users annually, our newly published The State of Motivation Report 2024 reveals the intriguing motivational shifts that have occurred globally from 2022 to 2023. In this webinar, as well as examining the findings, we’ll be looking at the root causes behind the emerging motivational trends, and asking what this means for employers looking to attract and retain the best talent in the year ahead.

Moving from Conflict to Curiosity in a Hierarchical Workplace

Nov 16, 2023

How does formal and informal hierarchy in the workplace affect the way conflict starts, spreads, recedes, gets resolved, or is pushed underground? Is it possible for leaders and managers to engage with their subordinates in an egalitarian way? What strategies can employers use to limit the habits of bad conflict and encourage the kinds of conflict that motivate?

Cultural Transformation and Meaningful Work: Nurturing a Purpose-Driven Workplace

Nov 02, 2023

In an era of rapid change, purpose-driven environments are increasingly more important. How can leaders navigate cultural shifts within their organizations that prioritizes meaningful work, foster employee satisfaction, loyalty, and overall well-being? How can leaders tap into the power of intrinsic motivation to create genuine purpose and fulfillment?

Understanding and Motivating Your Hybrid Workforce

Oct 11, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of a hybrid workforce, it’s important that leaders understand the distinct needs and aspirations of their people, whether remote or on-site.

But what approaches can leaders employ to gain a deeper understanding of the unique motivations and preferences of their hybrid workforce? And how can organizations tailor their motivation strategies to effectively engage both remote and on-site employees, fostering productivity, overall satisfaction, and Psychological Safety?

How to lead successful cross-cultural teams

Sept 14, 2023

Building cross-cultural teams where each member feels valued and motivated comes with its own set of unique challenges. But companies and organizations that acknowledge and purposefully draw on cultural differences can build collaborative teams where employees bring the best out of each other.
Drawing on her experience growing high-performing, diverse teams at LinkedIn and other international organizations, Isabelle will share easy-to-action tips and practical suggestions for how to hire and grow successful teams across cultures.

Building Upon Workplace Culture Through Recognition and Engagement

Sept 12, 2023

When employees feel recognized and engaged, a workplace culture that supports productivity, loyalty, and overall organizational success is built. How can leaders effectively implement programs that go beyond financial incentives to ensure employees feel valued and appreciated? What are some innovative approaches to boost employee engagement, especially in remote or hybrid work environments, and how can leaders measure the effectiveness of these initiatives?

Bridging the Distance: How Tech Can Boost Engagement and Recognition

July 26, 2023

In a distributed workforce, how can employers promote both team cohesion and making individual employees feel "seen" by their managers and peers? What have business leaders learned in the past three years about which technologies and practices are motivational and informative, vs. fatiguing or counterproductive?

How can organizations make work more meaningful?

Jun 29, 2023

Many employees today are questioning the role that work plays in their lives, and looking for a greater sense of meaning in what they do. But what defines ‘meaningful work’, and how can organizations foster it to keep their people engaged and motivated?

In this webinar, Katie Bailey (Professor of Work and Employment at King’s Business School, King’s College London, and co-editor of ‘The Oxford Handbook of Meaningful Work’) and Blake Allan (Associate Professor and Program Director of Counseling Psychology at the University of Houston) outline how employers can better understand and measure what meaningful work is (and isn’t), and offer practical tips and strategies for bringing meaningfulness to every role.

How can leaders improve their written communication in the remote/hybrid era?

Jun 1, 2023

With fewer face-to-face interactions and non-verbal cues in the remote/hybrid work era, it’s easier than ever for misunderstandings to occur. This can have a big effect on everything from productivity and engagement to motivation and retention.

In this webinar, Ben Hughes, former Director of Content at Blinkist and co-author of the book “The Loop Approach – How to Transform Your Organization from the Inside Out” discusses the writing habits that leaders need to develop to communicate more effectively in remote/hybrid work environments—and why a well-timed emoji can be worth a thousand words.

How Can Employers Keep Parents Motivated and Engaged at Work?

Apr 27, 2023

Building a meaningful, high-achieving career while also being an involved parent can be a challenging endeavor, and one that comes with its own unique set of needs and considerations.

In this webinar, Jessica Wilen Ph.D. draws on her expertise as an executive coach and academic—as well as her own experience as a working mother of two—to discuss working parents' motivations and concerns, as well as offering suggestions to help companies attract, support, motivate, and retain them.

Does motivation change from generation to generation?

Mar 30, 2023

Having grown up in different eras shaped by contrasting socio-economic backdrops, the outlooks and behaviors of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z often differ significantly. But what about when it comes to motivation? In this session, we will be looking at what Attuned's data tells us about the motivational needs of different generations, and discussing what the differences and similarities reveal about what’s really important to people.

Money Talks to Workers Now, But What Motivates Them Even More?

Feb 28, 2023

With inflation persisting, especially for essentials like food and fuel, many companies are boosting salaries to stay competitive. Yet employers would benefit from exploring other strong predictors of engagement and retention, most notably intrinsic motivation.

Why is this factor so closely connected to job performance—and how can companies better understand it and leverage it?

The State of Motivation 2023

Jan. 26, 2023

In this special webinar, our panelists will be talking about Attuned’s new “The State of Motivation Report 2023”, a one-of-a-kind snapshot of how people’s values have shifted from before to during to after the pandemic.

They will be discussing the findings in depth, and highlighting the insights that employers can use to motivate their teams more effectively in the year ahead.

Solving Miscommunication at Scale

Nov. 17, 2022

Learn how nudges, coupled with psychology and AI, and delivered at scale, can solve for all the exponential—and costly—miscommunications that develop in large and growing organizations.

Unlocking Employee Creativity and Innovation

Oct. 27, 2022

Gain a better understanding of the importance of Psychological Safety and Intrinsic Motivation as keys to unlocking employee innovation and creativity.

Hiring for Culture Add as Well as Values Fit

Sept. 29, 2022

Employers need to pursue diversity to enrich their corporate culture, while at the same time hiring workers who share the company’s values. How can companies combine these considerations?

How to Prevent Your Top Performers from Quitting

Aug. 25, 2022

How can organizations prevent their top performers from quitting? We offer a clear and realistic lesson about the best practices to keep your employees within the company.

Remotely Motivated: 5 Surefire Ways to Improve Remote Workers’ Motivation

Jul. 28, 2022

The pandemic has changed business culture and its impact on working styles. What are the biggest challenges for remote workers and how can organizations improve motivation and productivity for them?

Nudging for Motivation

Jun. 30, 2022

Get an overview of the basics of behavioral science and nudging and learn how organizations can use nudging to increase employee motivation and engagement.

Is Your Workplace a Psychologically Safe Environment?

May 27, 2022

We will guide you through the basics of psychological safety and provide some actionable approaches to getting (or staying) on the right path.

New, Active Approaches to Employee Coaching & Recognition

May 18, 2022

Employee coaching has evolved and is embraced by employees as a key to growth and advancement. How has coaching changed and how does recognition tie into the new coaching culture by boosting employee engagement?

Is Your Team Truly Motivated? Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation

Apr. 21, 2022

Gain a better understanding of the importance of intrinsic motivation and how you can revolutionize the way your workplace thinks about engagement.

How Talent Acquisition Leaders Are Adapting to a Changing Market

Jan. 12, 2022

Competition for talent is fierce. How are TAs rethinking their roles and strategies and how are they responding to a workforce that wants to see a greater sense of purpose in their workplace?

How to Build a Culture of Psychological Safety

Oct. 13, 2021

Psychological Safety is key to creating happy and productive workplaces in which employees feel engaged and motivated. But how should companies go about creating it? And how do you measure it?

Harnessing Motivation Within Ultra-high-performance Teams

Jul. 8, 2021

Research has shown that intrinsic motivation is key to maximizing employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity, but do the same rules apply for professionals operating at the outer limits of human ability? What tools and techniques do leaders use to drive their elite charges to bold new heights?

Increasing Engagement by Building Motivation into the Work

May 27, 2021

More work time for creativity and collaboration benefits worker satisfaction and company-wide innovation and transformation. How can employers boost worker motivation to lighten an employee's load of tactical-chore drudgery?

Using Digital Tools to Improve the Employee Experience

Apr. 21, 2021

How do employers engage a remote workforce? How do we maintain productivity and prevent burnout? Forward-thinking employers are leaning on digital tools and come up with solutions for the coming era of hybrid work schedules.

How Companies Can Find Their Purpose Amid Uncertainty

Feb. 17, 2021

When companies are challenged by crises, a sense of purpose helps show the way forward. How can management clarify, codify, and communicate that purpose to employees and other stakeholders?

How Employees Can Embrace the Meaning in Their Work

Sept 1, 2020

Employees perform better and lead more satisfying lives when they find their work meaningful. How can managers help employees embrace their work as relevant and significant?