Listen "Curiosity and Employee Engagement with Anne Burt"
Episode Synopsis
Matt Phelan Co-Founder of The Happiness Index sits down with Anne Burt the head of Employee Engagement at DEFRA to discuss Employee Engagement in the workplace.Matt asks Anne the following questionsWhat makes you happy?Tell us about your careerWhy do employees act the way they do?What factors influence employee engagement scores?How can we foster curiosity in the workplace?How can we shift from reactive "firefighting" to proactive problem-solving?What is the role of leadership in creating a supportive work environment?How can we create an environment where employees feel empowered and free to be human?About Anne BurtWith two decades of experience in change, engagement, communications and continuous improvement, I have a wide range of skills in understanding and reaching audiences. I have designed and implemented award-winning and industry-recognised solutions for hard to reach staff and stakeholders.I have extensive experience of leading, designing, creating and driving business change strategies.My innovative and collaborative working style, along with my expertise in people issues and strong facilitation skills, means I am a trusted adviser during major organisation change.
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