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Recognition for All: Why Empathy, Access, and Enablement Matter

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro and Daniel Patterson of the O.C. Tanner Institute

Recognition for All: Why Empathy, Access, and Enablement Matter

November 15, 2023

15 November 2023

12:00 AM GMT

15 novembre 2023

12 h 00 a.m. UTC

Did you know that 80% of the global workforce does not sit at a desk? These dedicated professionals form the backbone of countless organisations—but our research reveals that half of them feel disconnected and expendable. Company culture conversations tend to spotlight technology-driven desk jobs. It’s time for organisations to prioritise a people-centered approach that acknowledges and rewards the vital contributions of every employee.

New research from the O.C. Tanner Institute reveals the dramatic impact of empathy, access, and enablement on the employee experience of the 80% workforce. In this webinar, we will share our findings and recommendations for increasing all three of these in your own workplace—with the ultimate goal of creating a more inclusive, connected, and thriving culture for all of your employees.

Join us to examine the data on:

  • The power of feeling seen, valued, and understood—and how empathy can elevate employee’s sense of belonging by an astonishing 1069%
  • How access (to technology that facilitates connection and to opportunities for career advancement) and enablement (employee autonomy and voice) work in concert to impact the employee experience
  • The transformative effects of meaningful and inclusive recognition on retention rates, growth opportunities, and overall employee experience

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About The Speakers:
Dr. Cristen DalessandroDr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, who specialises in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, Cristen’s research focuses on workplace culture and the employee experience using a social science lens.

Cristen has a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and a book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times.

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Dr. Cristen Dalessandro

Senior Researcher, O.C. Tanner Institute

Cristen is a senior researcher and sociologist at O.C. Tanner, who specialises in the study of social inequalities as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods. As part of the O.C. Tanner Institute, Cristen’s research focuses on workplace culture and the employee experience using a social science lens.

Cristen has a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. She has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and a book, Intimate Inequalities: Millennials’ Romantic Relationships in Contemporary Times.

Daniel PattersonDaniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Manager, Research and Assessment, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organisations worldwide. Specialising in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organisations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson

Manager, Research and Assessment, O.C. Tanner Institute

As a senior researcher for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Daniel excels in generating actionable insights that shape workplace culture outcomes for organisations worldwide. Specialising in mixed-method research, he develops tailored initiatives to improve communication and engagement for clients across a variety of industries where his depth of experience in cultural and narrative analysis enables him to consult with organisations in ways that improve the overall employee experience.

Daniel holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Utah, with advanced studies in research and theory.

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