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This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on November 17th, 2023. Leaders, let me ask you two essential questions: 1) Is your organization truly fostering a positive employee experience? 2) Would your employees agree with that assessment? It’s understandable if you’re unsure. Many organizations are grappling with a significant disconnect between leadership perceptions and the realities employees face. Consider these insights: While 74% of executives surveyed by Gartner want employees to feel free to express themselves, only 56% of employees feel comfortable doing so. Similarly, 75% of leaders claim they consider employees’ perspectives in decision-making, yet only 47% of employees agree. This disparity is even starker among frontline workers, with half feeling expendable, only 30% feeling valued, and just 36% describing their work as a positive experience (O.C. Tanner). Bridging this divide is no small feat, especially as modern work culture continues to evolve. With shifting priorities