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<p dir="ltr">No matter how hard you try to retain your workforce, certain individuals will have their own ideas!&nbsp;New years bring new resolutions and January is often a time of change. Many people come back to work with their letters of resignation ready to hand to their managers.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But others aren't as far on in this journey. They're probably considering a move but are yet to make their mind up - and they certainly aren't resigning without an offer on the table.</p>
<div>Here are five practical steps you can take as an HR manager to quickly engage employees and ensure they feel valued upon returning to work:</div>
<div>1. Conduct "Stay Interviews"</div>
<div>&bull; What to do: Schedule informal, one-on-one meetings with employees to understand their needs, career goals, and any concerns they might have. These discussions focus on why they enjoy working for the company and what improvements could be made.</div>
<div>&bull; Impact: Demonstrates that you care about their opinions and career development, providing insights to address potential issues before they consider leaving.</div>
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<div>2. Recognize and Reward Achievements</div>
<div>&bull; What to do: Start the year with an appreciation event or communication. Recognize employees for their accomplishments in the past year, either publicly (e.g., at team meetings or newsletters) or privately through personal thank-you notes.</div>
<div>&bull; Impact: Boosts morale and reinforces that their hard work and contributions are noticed and valued.</div>
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<div>3. Offer Opportunities for Growth</div>
<div>&bull; What to do: Quickly implement or promote professional development opportunities, such as online courses, mentoring programs, or stretch assignments. Share plans for career paths within the organization to help them envision a future with the company.</div>
<div>&bull; Impact: Keeps employees motivated by showing them there&rsquo;s room to grow and progress within the business.</div>
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<div>4. Improve Work-Life Balance</div>
<div>&bull; What to do: Introduce or highlight policies that support work-life balance, such as flexible work hours, remote working options, or wellness initiatives (e.g., mental health resources or wellness stipends).</div>
<div>&bull; Impact: Shows you care about their well-being, reducing burnout and increasing loyalty.</div>
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<div>5. Create a Sense of Community</div>
<div>&bull; What to do: Plan team-building activities or small, casual gatherings to rebuild camaraderie and connection after the holidays. This could include lunch-and-learn sessions, team challenges, or even coffee catch-ups.</div>
<div>&bull; Impact: Strengthens bonds within teams, improving collaboration and making employees feel more connected to the company culture.</div>
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<div>By proactively engaging employees, addressing their concerns, and fostering a supportive environment, you can reduce the likelihood of resignations and build a stronger, more committed workforce.</div>
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In this article we look at how HR teams play a pivotal role in helping retain a businesses top talent.

Is the January exodus always inevitable? 

<p>The New Year signals a fresh start. And January is a great time for businesses and their respective departments to plan the year ahead.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sales, Marketing and Finance often take centre stage when it comes to devising and communicating their plans. Annoyingly HR departments often get a bit overlooked and are seen in a break/fix capacity rather than a strategic part of the discussion....</p>
<p>(COMING SOON)&nbsp;</p>

In this article we explore ways to put HR at the heart of strategy. 

Put HR at the centre of your 2025 strategy

<p dir="ltr">Recognising and harnessing individual superpowers is the secret to transforming a group of individuals into a high-performing team. But what exactly are these superpowers and how do you uncover them within your team?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Before delving into the exercise itself, let's explore what we mean by "superpowers" in the context of a team. These are not merely skills or competencies but rather the unique qualities, traits and expertise that individuals bring to the table.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here we share a great team exercise that boosts engagement and the perception of being a high-performing team.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The superpower spotlight exercise&nbsp;</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Through this exercise you might find out things like:</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who is the process-driven one?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who is the one who always raises the energy in the room?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who&rsquo;s the person who always has someone in their network to connect you with?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who is the one with the product knowledge that you can&rsquo;t do without?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who is the calm one in a crisis?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who always pulls it out of the bag when you&rsquo;ve got a tight deadline?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s a great exercise for making individuals feel valued, seen and recognised for the contribution they make. Even new starters will have a superpower that they&rsquo;ve brought with them, that they may appreciate the opportunity to share with their new team.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/NuHqSzAj-yYaGx25UL1oU8ObmqTfqcnfrUV-rbm3uSh9oef2s8B3cqvG-JuSzFckEyjsFivmySf3Ofz7BlFH5PJqXIkCLJcfArkwntrjAHGkTnbdxo7gb8vgjeoGR9kVZz9lhqysQlOGKpp2FvfHmGY" width="602" height="301"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Step 1: Set the stage</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Start by placing a piece of paper for each person in your team around the room with their name on the top.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you have 10 team members, you&rsquo;ll need 10 pieces of paper with one name on each piece of paper.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This usually works best with flipchart paper attached to a wall, but you can work it best based on the space you have.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Step 2: Unleash the superpowers</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Ask your team to write one thing that they see as a superpower for each team member on the pieces of paper.&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is that person great at?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What do you really value about that person?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">When do you seek the person out for their advice and support?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">For a team of 10, each piece of paper should have 9 superpowers/pieces of great feedback for each person.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Step 3: Embrace the feedback</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Ask each team member to go and find their own piece of paper. Ask them to read all the great feedback their team has given them and what they believe their superpower is.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Step 4: Self-discovery</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Ask them to summarise, based on what is on the paper, what the superpower is that they bring to the team.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This exercise in self-awareness allows individuals to recognise and embrace their unique strengths within the team dynamic.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Step 5: Share &amp; celebrate</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Now go round the room, person by person, asking them to share their superpower based on the feedback they&rsquo;ve been given.&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Are they surprised by the feedback?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has the feedback made them feel?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/YGLaO9LuZsr_6laLUK6uKAxyi8mbykTa_Hckrrbgtx-zwzUaEWOHJHzNeE8nyQKnN12UoemD8NZYGXAzkJthDhxfaz_OuF9oyPEbetcto4RztGw5_JGqVm89ETJ8_-XlKd-q1Uatxt00_ig_emx4D0k" width="602" height="301"></h3>
<h3 dir="ltr">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 dir="ltr">The impact &amp; beyond</h3>
<p dir="ltr">You now have a list of superpowers for your team! You can share a summary of this afterward as a way of documenting what everyone brings to your team and as a reminder for the individual part everyone plays in creating a high-performing team.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Bonus&hellip; notice that there are some gaps in superpowers that you&rsquo;d have expected from your team?</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Great, you&rsquo;ve now got some thoughts on future recruitment for superpowers you&rsquo;re looking to bring into the team, or a training plan to focus on for building up knowledge and expertise in your existing team!&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">We&rsquo;d love to hear how you get on!&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space we help organisations create high-performing teams through capturing feedback from members of the team. We&rsquo;ve designed surveys that help to identify the key elements of high performance in a team and provide the insights on where teams are excelling and where they need to focus to improve.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you&rsquo;d like to talk to us about high-performing teams and how we can help, you can find more at <a href="http://www.tenspace.co.uk">www.tenspace.co.uk</a>, or contact us on 0161 676 3443.</p>

we share a great team exercise that boosts engagement and the perception of being a high-performing team. 

What are your team's superpowers?

<p dir="ltr">The Ten Space 'Big HR Engagement Survey' has now closed and the results are in! Over the last few months, we've been gathering insight from hundreds of in-house HR professionals and we're going to give you a sneak-peak of our findings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The purpose of the survey was to gauge the level of engagement within the HR profession and the industry as a whole. We aimed to uncover the factors that drive HR professionals, understand the challenges they face and explore the opportunities that lie ahead.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This article is a small window into our extensive research, focusing on one particular aspect that emerged as a significant finding.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">How engaged are those who are often responsible for engaging others?</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">HR&rsquo;s Engagement Levels</h3>
<p dir="ltr">💡 We asked our respondents how their engagement had changed over the previous 12 months. Over 37% (the largest population), said that their engagement was lower than in the previous 12 months.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-bca17587-7fff-a833-b6d0-68f179a5e793"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/sjfrSAH4wuWtd3hWRuCDDI1jK07sxslOW9rsJpMmWcqjt_EvFv_t1IyMkh9gdjDPVp0_VE2dc8NjU9hxARljlJBECRQG8_BxKVVWfMn8SgEfK9om0PKyHn27udMC0A06ePjEj57NfWjyovC-sS3lCcE" width="602" height="401"></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Gallup's recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx">State of the Global Workplace</a> report revealed that employee engagement is rising worldwide. While the overall engagement picture may be improving, there are pockets of concern or opportunity that may require targeted interventions. There could still be specific areas within organisations, such as HR leadership, that need more attention and focus to ensure sustained engagement and positive outcomes.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Why does the HR profession appear to be going against the positive trend of increasing engagement?</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 Over 65% of those we asked said that they had considered leaving their current organisation in the last 12 months. Indicating that your HR team is far from being locked into their current organisation.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/IopGlExqjHWnekwirY4CAQb2BGx5gVKA9YF1cXtNtwr3XG7uJ1G4-OqqqKC75hLiwEeZ9ElCe1Xn2Hpnk3qk9fTmECcyexmNmUcD9GJch6z5sh5qp9ed-fqqB8KCfh3M8wTiwT3IVvq25mf7rAkbpWE" width="602" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">One-fifth of UK workers are feeling burned out, leading <a href="https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2024-01-22-70-of-uk-staff-looking-for-a-new-job-in-2024#:~:text='Talent%20war%20is%20raging'%20%7C,a%20new%20job%20in%202024&amp;text=One%20fifth%20of%20UK%20workers,2024%2C%20according%20to%20new%20research.">70% of workers</a> to seek a new job in 2024. There is a trend in both the general workforce and specifically HR teams which suggests a high level risk and potential turnover among key employees.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">HR&rsquo;s Frustrations</h3>
<p dir="ltr">💡 Dropping engagement was particularly an issue for those who had been in the profession between 3 and 5 years - with over 50% of them saying they were less engaged now than in the previous 12 months.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/yf4AM8-RHgxi_Nrg-Ih6ezYcsZ33FhKnELxQP4RJP0kwX4328zpf6FGdFQcfLbiyKp_1lI1BGPSpacAOlH-_2PUsQxRNKH4-JHBkBeKDZ_yFE0J-Gg2FGX3uGrEtzZzmCwPhk-ihir7OhwFjiX_MDPM" width="602" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">So what&rsquo;s driving the downward trend? What are the frustrations? As part of the survey, we asked what has had the most negative impact on your engagement recently. The answer? Leaders!&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Through comments made in the survey, we got a good feel for what the concerns and frustrations are with leaders and their relationships with HR.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/CFA634bd_c4_Xg6LO-2kJt_aWt8yvQjXWbDZ_s6X4ugtaSs4sxsNEKgMejf2pqD18NJIBjBB0VpRVgAjYN3mTXgnpLu7TXxBKEyA_5IMyX7udtAQDbCUQgOfdwTxZ5aB_a36o1Q6ynuFUS9A08jSToU" width="602" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h5 dir="ltr">One HR Professional told us&nbsp;</h5>
<blockquote>
<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;It is a great profession, but has become less enjoyable in recent years. It would be great to have more support for HR, as we are always there for everyone else.&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="ltr">A common frustration is the lack of buy-in and understanding from leaders, who often fail to listen to their HR counterparts. This lack of receptiveness is compounded by the presence of &ldquo;incompetent leaders&rdquo; and &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/preventing-toxic-culture/">toxic leadership</a>&rdquo; within the organisation. The absence of clear direction from leadership has left HR teams feeling adrift and unable to manage their own teams effectively. The &ldquo;egos&rdquo; of the <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/the-role-of-leadership-in-employee-experience/">leadership team</a> further exacerbate these issues, creating a hostile environment that is detrimental to employee engagement and HR engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">But it isn&rsquo;t all doom and gloom! The majority of HR professionals that we asked said that they weren&rsquo;t considering leaving the profession altogether.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 Over 80% of them said that they saw HR as their long-term career path. And over 70% of those that we asked, said that they&rsquo;d recommend HR as a career to others who were considering it.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/SR-MpFQVDJATpQoVB0WNuY-bfA14hWxJEiBEz6QoBTqtRCNDMaE8QZ415ZeXeMPnhPwCxlctWqq1Ko-LDXF-xX34uxrNHmF4APTINhJgo_k9F6ZmKQ7Ja8ZM3YtK8EsNuBtrmDNfYLLiHM4kbJQ6O2U" width="602" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">What should we do?</h3>
<p dir="ltr">So what is the conclusion? It seems that HR professionals love the profession, but don&rsquo;t always love the organisation that they are a part of.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/l9NCevik7F-__E34dKGXVTLeP5XMpAq9zbET6wyQrXb75IC9Z2IqHriHwXTD_RTBnYkH6LmIB7ShwBn7nmheSLD-L3MLhITjTiLLve0hmwutdyTzWHnSFdQxWj1_a6BrdaJaIW6VTMc5qcUcC8U7bZE" width="602" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h5 dir="ltr">As one HR professional said&nbsp;</h5>
<blockquote>
<p dir="ltr">&ldquo;Sometimes the only way to change, is to change - don't fight what you can't impact, the business HAS to recognise the want and need to change, if they don't - you change.&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="ltr">Particularly in mid-career, around the HR Manager / HR Business partner level, it seems that other leaders in the organisation have a huge impact on engagement levels and create frustration and disengagement within HR teams.</p>
<p dir="ltr">HR leaders reading this may want to take a closer look at their teams and wrap their arms around those at the coal face if they want to retain them in their teams.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Dive deeper into the stats</h3>
<p dir="ltr">We're thrilled to announce The Big HR Engagement Research Report is nearing completion. This comprehensive report is packed with valuable insights from hundreds of in-house HR professionals.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">From uncovering the factors that drive passion and commitment to understanding the challenges they face, this research is set to be a game-changer. Stay tuned for the full report, where we'll delve into the data and provide actionable strategies to enhance HR engagement.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Make sure to <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/big-engagement-survey/">sign up</a> to be one of the first to get the full report - whether you took part in the survey or not.&nbsp;</p>

How engaged are those who are often responsible for engaging others?

Is there an engagement crisis in the HR profession?

<p dir="ltr">Every company needs an organisational structure&mdash;whether they realise it or not. The organisational structure is how the company delegates roles, responsibilities, job functions, accountability and decision-making authority.</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are now as many as 7 popular kinds of organisational structures, each offering their own unique advantages and disadvantages.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Many companies are now choosing to break away from conventional hierarchies, in order to create a more diverse workplace for employees and align structures to the culture of the organisation.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are 3 main kinds of organisational structures - Hierarchical, Holacracy &amp; Matrix.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We&rsquo;ll be investigating these and understand their pros &amp; cons when it comes to employee engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Hierarchical Structure</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Hierarchical structure is one of the most popular management structures amongst larger corporations and organisations. It involves different levels of authority within a company, starting with the CEO, then working down through directors, then managers, then individual contributors and so on.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/WEuj0QopSrpIQG7OSX-RSV52yRjMWrW6z7O-OgpxVp7sOMM1C_xFLg43OKiCyPNHmpunB8ALImlvYu4oJvuG9Sb4xZeCnCB6s85l1eBU3hIbj_1XLqdaSkMBNJR_YjnvgDVDPUxtZe55LvxF8hVcSVg" width="602.2993613902846" height="401"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Roles</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Typically, the wider the company expands, the taller the hierarchy structure grows, but it will generally always maintain a pyramid shape.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Employee roles in this kind of organisational structure are usually very clearly defined, and decision-making usually starts at the top before working its way down.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Successful Example</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Amazon is a good example of a company that adopts the hierarchical structure employing more than <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/working-at-amazon/our-people#:~:text=Our%20people&amp;text=In%202021%20we%20will%20employ,1.3%20million%20around%20the%20world.">55,000 people in the UK,</a> and around 1.3 million globally. Whilst there are pockets of other structures, broadly all employees technically report back to CEO, Jeff Bezos up through the <a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/chain-of-command">chain of command</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Advantages of Hierarchical Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">There are many advantages to the hierarchical organisational structure, hence why it&rsquo;s the preferred choice for businesses small and large.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some of the biggest pros:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">They typically present employees with an opportunity to &lsquo;climb the ladder&rsquo; and follow a clear, upwards career path.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Separate departments within a hierarchical structure give employees the chance to become specialists in their field, and adopt niche positions that bring on their own opportunities.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hierarchical structures allow a clear line of communication and their operations are typically well-organised with exceptional managerial control. It&rsquo;s clear who can shape and influence the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Disadvantages of Hierarchical Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Though the hierarchical structure is typically very organised, such rigidity can actually be detrimental to larger companies.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some of the disadvantages of this structure:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The solid and lengthy chain of command can often be detrimental to collaboration across various departments, and can cause delays in communication and drain employee engagement.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hierarchical structures are highly susceptible to bureaucracy, with a clear dis-connect between employees and their leaders.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Employee-management relationships often come under strain due to a lack of autonomy</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hierarchical structures often come with large overheads due to an extensive chain of command, this can lead to regular restructuring, as the business evolves to keep control of costs.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><br><br></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Holacracy Structure</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The holacracy structure may seem a little complicated on the outside, but it&rsquo;s actually relatively simple. The structure is a decentralised model, where there are no job titles, no managerial roles, and no hierarchy whatsoever.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/UX-n6wHyxKwOsJBArRARzhRpVENAYQsXY2gOiCfpCQ2E-uZVaNS_6pYL2RbIprgv7tYuISwVenQxZ3OWj0hGRSQ6kccHacdUQelQSgi8dFlOLfp3EHA3A4ZjFwnylRXDryWAMjryu6UIIMRc4hllE3c" width="602" height="401"></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Origin&nbsp;</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Holacracy borrows its name from the Greek term &lsquo;holons&rsquo;, which means &lsquo;whole&rsquo;. A holacratic workplace is made up of a &lsquo;ring&rsquo; of employees (rather than a pyramid), where each worker is given the flexibility to choose tasks at their preference. Employees are even given the freedom to move between teams, as long as they assume responsibility and lead the company towards a common goal.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Successful Example</h4>
<p dir="ltr">One of the most notable examples of a holacratic company is Zappos, who began adopting the model in 2013. And although they noted that almost <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/zappos-ceo-tony-hsieh-on-holacracy-transition-2016-1?r=US&amp;IR=T">18% of their employees</a> had decided to quit after the switch, the company has been continuously celebrated for its <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriscancialosi/2017/05/30/preserving-a-culture-people-love-as-your-company-grows-lessons-from-zappos/?sh=74ac0c9f712b">high employee engagement rates and thriving culture.&nbsp;</a></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Advantages of Holacratic Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">The advantages of the holacratic structure are quite profound, largely due to their seemingly radical ways of working.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are just some of the advantages:</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Without a traditional hierarchy, employees feel a greater sense of belonging, and often work harder towards the common goal of the company.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Due to the flexibility of roles, employees are often highly skilled in various areas, and can remove the need for recruitment of expensive specialists.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Without a chain of command, employees are invited to solve problems on their own, or collaborate with other team members. This fosters greater innovation and employs efficiency and productivity within the company.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Thanks to the fluidity of this structure, it&rsquo;s easy to implement profound changes quickly, allowing the company to evolve at an accelerated rate.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Holacratic companies often report higher levels of employee engagement, thanks to their all-inclusive approach to meetings and strategy. Everyone feels like they&rsquo;re being heard, has a voice and is making a clear contribution.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Disadvantages of Holacratic Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Holacracy has faced immense amounts of criticism, largely due to the lack of a &lsquo;big picture&rsquo;.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some of the biggest disadvantages of the model:</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">It&rsquo;s extremely hard for a large company to adopt a holacratic model. It took Zappos two years to fully implement the structure throughout its organisation.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The reliance on your workforce to be &lsquo;all singing all dancing&rsquo; can result in higher training and onboarding costs.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The structure isn&rsquo;t something people can easily get used to, and often involves changing people&rsquo;s entire habits e.g. those who feel like they must report to someone about a problem, or when a task is complete.</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">With most of the concentration flooding into the everyday processes and smaller tasks of the company, the &lsquo;bigger picture&rsquo; is often lost, and the company can stagnate.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Some people like to have job titles - it gives them a sense of purpose. Without them, they may feel lost and end up leaving the company, driving up recruitment costs once more.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Matrix Structure</h3>
<p dir="ltr">A matrix structure is a blend of two or more kinds of organisational structures, offering the &lsquo;best of both (or multiple) worlds&rsquo;. The matrix structure typically functions like a grid that&rsquo;s split into various projects, such as finance, HR, operations and marketing.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Employees within these projects may find themselves with two or more managers - their regular manager, and a team leader who spearheads the project.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/sl1nBmofqn9uvT1w0sas8DSlORCVaGqlPRJkRp4JLNRuAV-dOJWCjK_UG1pucTk69GqMUgICSa0QQ-9GA3jUlCXlZ6diFmep3BqcybbLnC_55KXSjoL4t6zGMq8oVBefzF5foteAeJPxwRs1TqmGlHk" width="602" height="401"></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Successful Example</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Google is a perfect example of a large corporation who uses matrix structure to manage their global workforce. The company has been commended in the past for their ability to nurture a great workplace culture by incorporating a <a href="https://fourweekmba.com/google-organizational-structure/">high percentage of flatness</a> in their management. This flatness enables employees to skip the middle man(ager), and communicate across teams with ease. This structure offers the perfect grounds for team building and nurtures employee engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Advantages of a Matrix Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Matrix structures naturally offer organisations a high degree of flexibility within management.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This brings with it a whole host of unique benefits:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Employee engagement is likely to be higher in matrix structure organisations, thanks to their ease of communication and collaboration across departments.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Teams are likely to feel more motivated, with greater autonomy and scope for a wider variety of work.</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Costs are often lower for matrix organisations, due to the reduced need for separate departments to communicate regularly.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Matrix structures often offer career opportunities for those who want to be people managers, as well as those who would like to remain subject experts, meaning there are often opportunities for a broader range of skills</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Disadvantages of a Matrix Structure</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Naturally, such a varied and flexible structure can bring its own difficulties.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are the disadvantages of the matrix structure:</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Without a clear chain of command, some companies find it difficult to coordinate their teams.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Team members are likely to have varying degrees of loyalty toward each of their project managers, which can result in tension and/or miscommunication.</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Accountability can be tricky due to the complexity of the structure.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">It often takes team members longer to get used to working in matrix structures, which can lead to added recruitment and training costs.&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Due to the shared nature of the projects, it can be easy for some team members to neglect their typical responsibilities, which can quickly erode trust if not managed effectively.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Understanding Engagement in Flexible Businesses</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Assessing engagement and gaining valuable employee insight in flexible organisational structures requires a flexible approach with fresh technology.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space, we use anonymous employee engagement surveys to help organisations take control of engagement, retention and performance whatever the shape of their organisation. Our platform is flexible, so that we can align to exactly the shape of the organisation and ensure we&rsquo;re maximising the insights from each survey.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Take a Holacratic structure for example -&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do you start to add an organisational structure into a platform (before you send surveys out) when there is no formal structure?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do you start when you want to slice and dice your data for interpretation?</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who gets to understand what about which employees?&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">If you want your Scrum Masters to understand how engaged their scrums are, so they can maximise performance, but they aren&rsquo;t their direct line manager - the valuable feedback your teams will be giving, might not be seen by the person who can make a difference.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Most platforms aren&rsquo;t really built to cope with flexible organisational structures. Their reliance on structure to offer a hierarchical position to each individual before a survey goes out, often prohibits their ability to present results to the people who can make an impact.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Finding the Best Employee Engagement Platform</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Ten Space platform is different. Our tagging system allows every individual in your business to be given a unique set of tags. These could include simple tags such as gender, location and role, but can extend much further and much deeper.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Importantly, where there is a lack of structure, we can still provide many attributes for each person that the hierarchical approach wouldn&rsquo;t allow.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Once the survey is complete, these tags really come into their own. If you want to look at the specific performance of a team, cross referenced with, for example, location, gender and longevity of service, this is not a problem.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Also hierarchy doesn&rsquo;t need to govern who gets to see the results of the survey. Permissions in a platform are usually based on hierarchy too. With the Ten Space platform you&rsquo;ll only be served the data that you should see based on the tags you&rsquo;ve been assigned.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You can&rsquo;t fix employee engagement through structure alone. But whatever structure you&rsquo;ve chosen, we can help you to work out the best way to develop your questions, your survey and your tags to guarantee a data set and feedback that is right for your organisation - putting the valuable insight in front of the people that can make a difference.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Start your journey to high engagement with us by <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/contact/">getting in touch</a>. Or check out how we&rsquo;ve helped others create incredible workplaces in our <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/case-studies/">case studies</a>.</p>

How your org structure can impact employee engagement

Organisational Structures - Where do you fit?

<p dir="ltr">What does a great employee experience look like? A positive employee experience not only fosters a healthy work environment but also boosts productivity, engagement and employee retention.</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡Each month in the UK, an average of <a href="https://www.1stformations.co.uk/blog/employee-satisfaction-statistics/">418,000 searches</a> are conducted for &lsquo;jobs near me&rsquo;. That&rsquo;s the equivalent of 13,483 searches every single day!</p>
<p dir="ltr">The battle is truly on to make sure that you retain your employees, but more than that, you undoubtedly want to ensure that they are delivering at their best for you.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Your employees&rsquo; talent and ability only contributes in part to overall productivity. To unlock your employees&rsquo; full potential, they need to enjoy their work and value the success of your business.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Importance of Employee Experience</h3>
<p dir="ltr">From the moment someone looks at your job opening, to the moment they leave your company, everything that your employee learns, does, sees and feels contributes to their employee experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Enhanced Productivity</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Employees who feel valued and engaged are more likely to be productive, resulting in better business outcomes.</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 <a href="https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/articles/employee-engagement-statistics/">Engaged employees</a> increase productivity by 17%.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Reduced Turnover</h4>
<p dir="ltr">A positive employee experience, and the engagement it creates leads to <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/attract-retain-with-your-evp/">higher employee retention rates</a>, saving the organisation time and resources on recruitment and training.</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 Disengagement costs UK businesses <a href="https://www.perkbox.com/uk/resources/library/interactive-the-financial-cost-of-employee-disengagement">&pound;340 billion</a> every year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Attraction of Top Talent</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Companies that prioritise employee experience, from the first interaction to the last, attract and retain top talent, maintaining a competitive edge in the job market and across their industry.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Strategies for Improving Employee Experience</h3>
<p dir="ltr">A great employee experience isn&rsquo;t a one-size fits all approach. Every workplace is different and should approach their employee experience strategy differently.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Pick and choose the ideas and strategies that work best for your workforce and tailor them to fit into your overall workplace culture. After all, what&rsquo;s the point of implementing new employee experience ideas if your employees won&rsquo;t be receptive to them.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here&rsquo;s some of the elements that we know are key to creating a great employee experience in every workplace.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Develop Career Pathways</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Employees want to know that they have a future within your organisation. We see this topic coming up a lot in the employee surveys we carry out. Clearly defined career pathways, opportunities for skill development and mentorship programs can keep employees engaged and committed to their roles.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s critical to offer continuous performance development across an organisation. After all, an investment in employee development is an investment in your company&rsquo;s future. Career and personal development opportunities also need to be fair, transparent and accessible for all.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Having a plan in place helps employees with career growth opportunities, career mobility and even personal development.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Provide Flexible Working Options</h4>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/remote-hybrid-working-bridging-the-gap/">Remote and hybrid workplaces</a> are more common than ever. Letting employees choose where they want to work helps them balance their work and personal life and ultimately increases productivity and engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">A flexible work environment allows employees to work in their preferred environment at their preferred hours. Allowing job flexibility has been proven to increase productivity, health and job satisfaction while decreasing stress, costs and absenteeism.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Conduct Regular Employee Surveys</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Surveys are one of the most valuable tools an organisation has.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Employee engagement surveys allow organisations to ensure they form an emotional and mental connection with their employees, which also can help improve other metrics like job satisfaction and customer experience. It&rsquo;s key to ensure that you have a continual flow of employee feedback so you know what is working and what you might need to change.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">When conducting these surveys, consider using <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/benefits-of-an-employee-engagement-platform/">a third-party platform</a> like the <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/">Ten Space Employee Survey Platform</a>, which offers bespoke, anonymous, and easy-to-use survey and analytics tools.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space, we also measure employee experience, following your employee&rsquo;s journeys as they move through your organisation. This allows us to provide deep insight on the experiences you are creating and where you can optimise them.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">So if you want to understand how your new starters feel, what it feels like to be &ldquo;top talent&rdquo;, or how your company benefits are used, we can give you that insight.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Act on Employee Feedback</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Gathering feedback through surveys is only half the battle. To improve employee experience, it's crucial to act on the insights gained.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">By not taking feedback seriously you risk creating a poor culture, or losing valuable team members, so you need to take action!&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 <a href="https://en-gb.workplace.com/blog/employee-voice?t=b">Employees who don&rsquo;t feel comfortable</a> providing upward feedback are 16% less likely to stay in their organisation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Creating great processes &amp; habits around employee feedback &amp; actions will pay off. This will come through in both survey completion rates, engagement levels, healthy culture and ultimately employee retention.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s also important to remember that your workplace and your employees are continually changing, regular insight and data can help you keep ahead of those changes and ensure that your employee experience is always what your employees need.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 dir="ltr">Employee Surveys &amp; Employee Experience</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Ten Space Survey Platform helps leaders understand what is driving, or holding back engagement in their teams. We do this through frequent, bespoke engagement surveys, designed to get to the heart of culture and engagement.</p>
<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-240d2450-7fff-48db-71bb-e89479698f28"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/mEjmko-mtFnvW3zTztMSF_-2tID_vbJ-e140aikat9LeLpnr5KsZJmRS36eDn883bVmjO4pCS-0h9m4IxHKUsaPb9nFHE3rMI_TiHaLLvV8ymrBuCkwo-2NLL0jklt2Kv3JLL2LRhV4HRZrIKqaVfvw" width="259" height="257"></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Our employee journeys tools help you to explore the experiences of your employees in fantastic detail, to build up a great picture of what is building engagement and where you have opportunities to improve.&nbsp;<strong><br></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">It gives HR teams and&nbsp; leaders the chance to listen to their team, understand the problems in the organisation and work on changing things for the better.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our dashboard gives you instant insights. We provide tools and support to help you with reporting. These enable you to take the feedback to your leaders quickly and effectively.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Start your journey to high engagement with us by <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/contact/">getting in touch</a>. Or check out how we&rsquo;ve helped others create incredible workplaces in our <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/case-studies/">case studies</a>.</p>

To unlock your employees’ full potential, they need to enjoy their work and value the success of your business.

4 Strategies for Improving Employee Experience

<p dir="ltr">Leaders have a significant impact on just about every aspect of an organisation, including everything from culture and core values to engagement and retention.</p>
<p dir="ltr">One of the main ways leaders impact engagement and retention is through the employee experience. They are the biggest impact on what it feels like day to day to work in an organisation.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 As many as <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/blog/">57% of employees</a> quit because of their boss.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">What is Employee Experience?</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The employee experience is the interactions an employee has with people, systems, policies and the physical &amp; virtual workspace. Both the small details of day-to-day work and the periodic events and transitions matter.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">From the moment someone looks at your job opening, to the moment they leave your company, everything that your employee learns, does, sees and feels contributes to their employee experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ultimately, it&rsquo;s their experiences &ndash; positive and negative &ndash; that will impact how hard they work, how much they collaborate or whether they are invested in improving operational performance.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">How Leaders Shape Employee Experience</h3>
<p dir="ltr">A leader plays a crucial role in shaping and enhancing the employee experience within an organisation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 74% of employees believe <a href="https://www.hr.com/en/resources/free_research_white_papers/the-state-of-employee-engagement-in-2018-mar2018_jeqfvgoq.html">leadership</a> is the biggest influence on engagement. They are also the key to scaling a great culture, through their teams.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BnWQrb6NWbPwCZ3qek0mRlGvZtrp3qZD5orQ747H3Ktxmt5rEOLtDXKbwnpowcd-xpWrrLwVEcG89QH6jnuOH52elB0nr6x-x8gKs9dcK6s_3CrZ0krsJfWgghVvqKk2HRaU9_nNREQaiyip7BB9IZI" width="494" height="330"></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Setting the Tone</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Leaders set the tone for the workplace culture. They establish the values, expectations, and behaviours that guide employees. A leader who promotes a positive and inclusive culture can contribute to a better employee experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The opposite is also true, we can see in our engagement surveys where a leader isn&rsquo;t engaging their team and the impact that has on all members of the team.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Communication</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Effective leaders communicate clearly, transparently, and frequently with their team members. Open and honest communication helps build trust and fosters a sense of belonging among employees, which can enhance their experience.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Support &amp; Development</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Leaders who provide opportunities for employee growth and development, as well as offer support and guidance, can contribute to a more satisfying employee experience. This includes mentoring, coaching and providing resources for skill-building.</p>
<p dir="ltr">One of the most common gaps we see in engagement and fulfilment of employees, is lack of clarity on employee career development. They often look to leaders to help them develop and build their careers and can become frustrated if they don&rsquo;t receive the guidance they are looking for.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Recognition &amp; Feedback</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Leaders who recognize and appreciate their employees' efforts and provide constructive feedback create a more positive work environment. Acknowledging and rewarding achievements can boost morale and motivation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It can be as small as a heartfelt &ldquo;thank you&rdquo; or having influence of remuneration and pay. The key to scaling a culture of recognition often lies with people leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Team Building</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Building a cohesive and collaborative team is a significant part of the leader's role. Leaders who foster a sense of community and belonging among their team members contribute to a positive employee experience.<strong><br></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">What HR can do to Support their Leaders</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Human Resources plays a critical role in supporting leaders to create a better employee experience for their teams.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Additionally, leaders and HR tend to have overlapping goals such as performance, retention or wellbeing. Meeting those joint goals benefits HR, the leaders and the company.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Training Opportunities</h4>
<p dir="ltr">HR can design and implement leadership development programs that provide training and resources to help leaders enhance their leadership skills. These programs can cover topics such as managing careers, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and team building.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Coaching &amp; Mentoring</h4>
<p dir="ltr">HR can provide one-on-one coaching or mentoring for leaders who may need additional support in their roles. This personalised guidance can help leaders identify their strengths and areas for improvement.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Regular Check-Ins</h4>
<p dir="ltr">HR can schedule regular check-ins with leaders to discuss their challenges, successes, and areas where they may need support. These meetings can help HR identify and address leadership issues proactively.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Employee Feedback</h4>
<p dir="ltr">HR can gather feedback from employees through surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms. This information can help identify areas where leaders can improve and where the employee experience can be enhanced.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Having clear, regular and relevant data in this area can be a powerful way to drive a culture and engagement strategy and shape employee experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Leadership &amp; Employee Surveys</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Employee surveys provide valuable feedback from the people who work directly with leaders. This feedback can offer insights into the leadership strengths and areas for improvement that leaders themselves may not be aware of.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Employee surveys can measure the impact of leadership on various aspects of the employee experience, such as job satisfaction, engagement, and overall morale. This data can help leaders understand their influence on the workforce.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Surveys offer a structured and often anonymous way for employees to express their opinions. This anonymity can encourage honesty, as employees may be more willing to share their thoughts without fear of reprisal.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Ten Space Survey Platform helps leaders understand what is driving, or holding back engagement in their teams. We do this through frequent, bespoke engagement surveys, designed to get to the heart of culture and engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our employee feedback surveys allow teams to be grouped, so you can see what is working for each team and where you might need to take a new approach to ensure you&rsquo;re getting the maximum engagement and performance boost for your efforts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This gives leaders the chance to listen to their team, understand the problems in the organisation and work on changing things for the better.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our dashboard gives you instant insights. We provide tools and support to help you with reporting. These enable you to take the feedback to your leaders quickly and effectively.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Start your journey to high engagement with us by <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/contact/">getting in touch</a>. Or check out how we&rsquo;ve helped others create incredible workplaces in our <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/case-studies/">case studies</a>.</p>

Leaders have a powerful impact on culture and engagement in an organisation - good and bad!

The Role of Leadership in Employee Experience

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin/">LinkedIn</a> has become the go-to platform for job seekers and employers alike.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 Each week over <a href="https://news.linkedin.com/about-us#Statistics">61 million people</a> are actively looking through LinkedIn for their next position.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Beneath the surface of those enticing job adverts and career opportunities lies a curious gap &ndash; a gap in the frequency of Human Resources (HR) terminology used within senior leadership job postings.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">We analysed approximately 100 senior leader roles and 50 senior people roles, and found insights that have broader implications for organisational dynamics and workforce engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The HR Terms We Explored:</h3>
<p dir="ltr">We targeted three essential HR terms that encapsulate critical aspects of organisational culture and employee well-being:</p>
<ol>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Culture</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Employee engagement&nbsp;</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Employee experience&nbsp;</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p dir="ltr">To create a thriving, high-performing organisation, we know that we need a healthy culture, high engagement and a great employee experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Responsibility and accountability for creating and maintaining this needs to be at all levels of the organisation. Including senior leaders. So we set out to uncover the extent to which theses responsibilities were integrated into the DNA of job adverts across different senior leadership positions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Key Findings:</h3>
<h4 dir="ltr">The Culture and Engagement Disconnect</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Only 21.5% of the senior leadership / board roles we looked at mentioned being responsible for culture, engagement or employee experience in their teams or organisation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This gap reveals a disconnect between the aspirational culture-building goals, often owned and led by the HR and People team, and the actual articulation of these responsibilities within high-level positions.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Functional Disparities</h4>
<p dir="ltr">The extent of inclusion of these HR terms also varied significantly across different senior roles.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">For instance, while a substantial 90% of Senior People Leader roles prominently featured culture, engagement, and experience responsibilities, other positions exhibited markedly lower percentages:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Operations Directors: 7%</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Managing Directors: 16%</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Finance Directors: 20%</p>
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<p dir="ltr">So if you are struggling with culture and engagement in your sales and operations teams, it may be because the leaders don&rsquo;t see themselves as responsible or accountable for it. The organisation is asking them to be responsible and accountable for it.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Repercussions for Organisational Success</h4>
<p dir="ltr">The absence or sparse mention of culture and engagement responsibilities in job descriptions could signal a profound challenge.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our findings suggest that accountability for <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/what-is-employee-engagement-/">employee engagement</a> and culture is not being consistently woven into the fabric of roles throughout the organisation, from the top-down, and it&rsquo;s a UK wide challenge.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This lack of emphasis may undermine the formation of a healthy organisational culture, impeding long-term success. Leaving HR and People teams to pick up the slack.&nbsp;</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Shifting Priorities and Measures</h4>
<p dir="ltr">Our research also revealed that the focus for leaders may be more centred on outcomes, such as team performance, rather than the inputs, such as fostering <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/how-to-measure-employee-engagement/">highly engaged teams</a>, which is the underlying aspect of any high-performing team.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The lack of HR terminology in job descriptions might inadvertently shift the emphasis away from cultivating a thriving work environment.</p>
<h4 dir="ltr">Impact on Employer Value Proposition (EVP)</h4>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/blogs/attract-retain-with-your-evp/">Employer Value Proposition</a>, a crucial aspect of talent attraction and retention, may also be negatively influenced by the way job adverts are crafted.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The relegation of culture and engagement-related responsibilities could send a subtle message about the organisation's true priorities for new and external talent.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">What Have We Learnt?</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Our analysis of LinkedIn job descriptions highlights a striking gap in the incorporation of HR terminology related to culture, engagement, and employee experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">This gap points to a larger issue &ndash; the need for organisations to consciously integrate these critical aspects of workplace well-being into their leadership roles, from top to bottom.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The implications of this gap are far-reaching, from influencing organisational culture and employee satisfaction to affecting retention, long-term success and even the attractiveness of the organisation to potential candidates.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s imperative for leaders and HR professionals to address this gap and collectively work towards building a more holistic and engaging work environment for all</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">One Last Thought&hellip;</h3>
<p dir="ltr">So, the next time you scroll through a LinkedIn job description, keep an eye out for those subtle yet significant mentions of culture, engagement and employee experience &ndash; they just might hold the key to a company's future success.<strong><br></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space we create bespoke surveys which allow teams to share their honest feedback anonymously.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our employee feedback surveys allow teams to be grouped, so you can see what is working for each team and where you might need to take a new approach to ensure you&rsquo;re getting the maximum engagement and performance boost for your efforts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This gives leaders the chance to listen to their team, understand the problems in the organisation and work on changing things for the better.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our dashboard gives you instant insights. We provide tools and support to help you with reporting. These enable you to take the feedback to your leaders quickly and effectively.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><br>Start your journey to high engagement with us by <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/contact/">getting in touch</a>. Or check out how we&rsquo;ve helped others create incredible workplaces in our <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/case-studies/">case studies</a>.</p>

We analysed approximately 100 senior leader roles and 50 senior people roles to see how prominent engagement & culture responsibilities were in job adverts. Here’s what we found…

Exploring the Gap: Employee Engagement Responsibility in LinkedIn Job Adverts

<p dir="ltr">You&rsquo;ve completed a great survey, you&rsquo;ve got tons of insightful feedback. But what do you do now? How do you make the most of your employee survey results?&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">By not taking feedback seriously you risk creating a poor culture, or losing valuable team members, so you need to take action!&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">💡 <a href="https://en-gb.workplace.com/blog/employee-voice?t=b">Employees who don&rsquo;t feel comfortable</a> providing upward feedback are 16% less likely to stay in their organisation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are some steps you need to take that will show your employees that you&rsquo;re using their feedback to improve the employee experience. After all, you asked for their feedback for a reason - you want employees to know that you hear them and value their input.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cznqliyPndDRw2qYNnByiLY1qPH1-X15kseDScYDx7nO84T8Wdxeo-DrAGI9JbV23EOxMw1ZEZIwR3T5ZbrXgrHnRUSI_TqpKZJQEE9UkwgDyM0iKwJp55G3N1WnajJMiMV0n0rAFOqwE8UgY1j52Ws" width="211" height="211"></p>
<p dir="ltr">You can help gain extra insights from your results by analysing them effectively. It can help leaders connect with the feedback and understand the action that they need to take next.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Consider key themes, quick wins and longer term big wins from each survey.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Look for patterns - Are there areas in which your organisation scored low across the board? This is an obvious place to start. Identifying gap that are affecting employee happiness is key to moving the needle.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Dissect the data - Not all teams work the same, and not all teams have the same concerns. Data creates stories at both an individual and a team level, so be sure to consider both.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Consider any key demographics in the data if your survey data set is large enough. A key insight we often find in surveys is the difference in engagement levels based on length of service.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The insight this can bring can contribute hugely to retention strategies and understanding a typical career cycle in your organisation.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">There may be key areas, questions or themes that you might want to keep a close track on. You can build these into a dashboard or report that is regularly reviewed, so that progress can be monitored.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">There is a word of caution when it comes to segmentation, it shouldn&rsquo;t come at the cost of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space, we have an &ldquo;ethics&rdquo; filter built into our platform, this allows us to protect anonymity to create a safe space for employees to share feedback, but also to drill down to identify additional insights.</p>
<p><strong><br><br></strong></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Create an Action Plan</h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YMR7JthiQf5pn7jaAKc-7_o2aciPc-ZfTGFDXCN3UhnlnEyoK6o7fzXtV1m5rOuUhXhLAp7q9vMZtyJtcraLASpDxJ2CkI1qdRion-4GL_ZKj2ZRRU9KIOu-dr0xxKLIxan1zsliJ_y2bYy32M4gbyU" width="216" height="215"></p>
<p dir="ltr">Once you&rsquo;ve understood what the data is telling you, it&rsquo;s time to create an action plan. This can often be split into &ldquo;quick wins&rdquo; and longer term action that may need more time and resources.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s also likely you&rsquo;ll identify actions that apply across the whole organisation, or to specific teams and demographics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s important to talk about engagement and action planning regularly. This keeps momentum going and keeps accountability for progress high.&nbsp;<strong><br><br><br></strong></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Communicating to employees&nbsp;</h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_wxK9_Ry3zrw4Kt6g27RW2qz9Jq588QHfgKlKKusWGNldmuK0Oh-Xx4wbkNMyzQfBUTIuar5JCm8T4TZzV9YvWuWJrjj36HxLweMgjxkoJm1oyhWpLWe_sCFl4FGLpvZMzoR4UlVmRKlxxd3zQS8IPg" width="227" height="227.85660377358496"></p>
<p dir="ltr">Employees who have taken the time to complete a survey, will want to know what the outcomes are and what happens next.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">There is often immediate messaging we can give to employees, to share findings and themes and what the key next steps are. This might be an organisational wide communication, where everyone receives the same message.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Think about the best channel to share this based on your population to maximise the impact.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In our experience this communication has the best impact when it comes from the leaders at the top of the organisation. Showing ownership and interest in employee feedback and making progress.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">From there it might be that line managers speak with their teams and help them to understand the findings and impact on a local level. Helping employees understand the &ldquo;so what&rdquo; for them, helps them connect to the outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><br><br><br></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/9-8ZMIc_V9U2vHUpB-nxRMZgFK0UHH5f_8xi9XFqtSPobyu4pu269428c8oNN0wjRJFIVvz-X8ya5zLAmZceLZNF9UMt4R7oc-Gd_dASLc759Bay_JcvK74ARd_Hel6YA_pETnmOEmxXv3-qRQgv6qY" width="229" height="227"></p>
<p dir="ltr">By surveying regularly, you stand a better chance of preventing problems that lead to poor culture and resignations as you are building up patterns and collecting regular data, at the moment it is happening.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Really getting to grips with employee feedback data can even help to predict issues before they arise.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Through anonymous feedback, your teams are given a voice and when they see action coming from their feedback, they know their voice is being heard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Creating great processes &amp; habits around employee feedback &amp; actions will pay off. This will come through in both survey completion rates, engagement levels, healthy culture and ultimately employee retention.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Good luck with your next steps and actions!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><br><br></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">At Ten Space, we help organisations understand what is driving, or holding back engagement in their teams. We do this through frequent, bespoke engagement surveys, designed to get to the heart of culture and engagement.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Start your journey to high engagement with us by <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/contact/">getting in touch</a>. Or check out how we&rsquo;ve helped others create incredible workplaces in our <a href="https://www.tenspace.co.uk/case-studies/">case studies</a>.</p>

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Measure employee engagement in accountancy firms through regular surveys assessing factors like job satisfaction, work-life balance and alignment with firm values. Include questions on communication effectiveness, career development opportunities and recognition. Analyse survey results to identify areas for improvement and gauge overall engagement levels.

 A great employee engagement platform will give you the data, insight and feedback you need to enact real change in your organisation. Using a third-party platform adds an extra layer of trust. By segmenting the data from engagement surveys, you can uncover valuable insights specific to different employee groups. You can find where your problems are coming from and create targeted actions.

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<div><h3 class="heading pb-4">What is <br><span class="secondary-color">Employee Engagement?</span></h3><p>To put it in its simplest form: Employee engagement is the level of commitment, enthusiasm and dedication employees have towards their work and the organisation. </p><p>Enhanced employee engagement reveals itself in employees reaching their full potential and delivering exceptional performance at work.</p></div>

Measuring employee engagement in your legal firm can be achieved through regular employee surveys. This first step is critical in gathering data that will help you make decisions. Ideally you should be surveying your business every month so you can quickly observe any drops in engagement and affect a plan quickly to resolve issues. Regular surveys provide the data you need to build a strategic engagement plan based on real information, not gut feeling.


Using an ‘engagement specific’ survey platform will help you gather data faster, more securely and more accurately. The right platform will also make it easier for people to submit their responses in a way that’s easy for them. You’ll be able to compare results over time to analyse trends. By segmenting the data from engagement surveys, you can uncover valuable insights specific to different employee groups. You can find where your problems are coming from and create targeted actions.

Once you’ve done your first survey, things will become instantly clearer. You’ll start to see the hotpots in your company by a variety of segmentation criteria such as team, location, gender, role and tenure. Open-ended feedback will often help provide a solution to the challenges you’re seeing. We’re always amazed how much insight a first survey provides to our customers from a high level right into the detail. Measuring consistent data-points over time will help gain a deep understanding of how to build your strategic plan.


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<div><h3 class="heading pb-4">High engagement means <br><span class="secondary-color">higher performance</span></h3><p>Employee engagement is a critical activity for professional services firms. Retaining your high performing people will help you build a high performing legal practice. 

But if you don’t have a way to measure engagement and understand when engagement is dropping, you run the risk of losing your top performers and a potential domino effect of top talent.</p></div>

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With our DEIB focused surveys, we enable you to capture the essential data and gain insights that support your DEIB strategy. We can explore general engagement across different demographics, or we can specifically focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as central themes, allowing you to delve deeper into this critical area of culture.

As a trusted third-party platform that captures feedback anonymously, we provide a safe space for your employees to share their experiences and provide valuable feedback. This anonymity fosters an environment of authenticity and trust, enabling you to build an accurate and comprehensive picture of the insights you need to drive your DEIB initiatives.

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An engaged workforce helps organisations achieve their goals. Ten Space captures the valuable insights you need to build a positive culture through high employee engagement. Your people managers and leaders can easily identify and address those critical issues preventing high engagement and build a culture that everyone buys into.

Ten Space empowers organisations to unlock the full potential of their employee engagement strategy. By utilising our platform, people managers and leaders can leverage their knowledge, experience and approach to drive positive change throughout the workplace. Effective communication, addressing challenges and fostering a supportive culture are integral aspects of our platform, enabling you to build a thriving organisation that values its employees. With Ten Space, you have the necessary insights and data to prove the impact of your employee engagement strategy and continuously improve the employee experience.

"Ten Space help HR teams identify and resolve retention hotspots quickly. The data helps you improve every stage of the employee journey including hiring, onboarding, probation, reviews and exit interviews to continuously improve the employee experience and reduce retention risks"

<div><h3 class="heading pb-4">What is the Employee<br><span class="secondary-color">Engagement model?</span></h3><p>Some believe engagement is solely about having happy employees, but engagement goes beyond this. Enhanced employee engagement reveals itself when your employees reach their full potential and deliver exceptional performance at work.</p><p>At Ten Space we use a simple model. It helps you explore engagement in your organisation. It shows you where you already excel and where you need to focus to improve.</p></div>

When your employees feel connected to the mission of the company, their engagement improves significantly. They find meaning and purpose in their work, knowing that their efforts contribute to something larger than themselves. They become more invested in the success of your organisation, leading to higher productivity, increased job satisfaction and a stronger sense of belonging within the team.

A great leader inspires and motivates their team members, earning their trust and respect. They provide clear direction, guidance, and support, allowing employees to perform their best and reach their full potential. A great leader creates a sense of empowerment, job satisfaction and loyalty among the team, leading to enhanced employee engagement and overall success.

 Employee engagement improves when your employees feel fulfilled in their role. When individuals find their work meaningful and aligned with their values, they are motivated to invest their time and energy into their work, going above and beyond to achieve goals. This positive mindset and attitude contribute to increased productivity, stronger teamwork and a happier work environment, ultimately enhancing overall employee engagement.

The highest-performing teams have one thing in common: psychologically safe workplaces. Psychologically safe workplaces promote healthier, more productive and more inclusive workforces. They also provide the environment in which innovation can thrive and people can perform at their best.

Ten Space is the platform to gather regular employee feedback. Every month, your employees are able to offer the feedback and insight you need to create positive change throughout your organisation.

The Ten Space engagement model underpins the data. It ensures a consistent approach to capturing feedback that can be measured over time. Our platform helps you build the perfect question set to understand the real issues preventing high engagement. 

 Ten Space does all the hard work, saving you days of admin. Questions are sent via email, WhatsApp or SMS and responses are gathered back in the platform. No matter where your employees are or how they work, there is always an easy way for them to provide their feedback. 

See responses as they're being submitted. Our dashboards display real-time information for you and your managers to access valuable insights at any time. This allows you to spend less time collating data and more time taking the actions that matter to build higher engagement.  

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Retaining your best people is all about understanding the individual and collective journeys they're on. Ten Space allows you to predict retention issues before they occur and prevent your top talent from leaving.  

The Ten Space survey platform allows leaders to seamlessly follow their employees' journeys within the organisation, gaining invaluable insights into their professional growth and development. The platform provides a unique ability to monitor employee sentiment through live data streams from surveys, enabling leaders to make informed decisions to enhance workplace satisfaction.

All of your employees are on a journey. Even before they work for you, they're building an impression of your organisation through the hiring process. Common experiences for all employees may include hiring, onboarding, probation, promotion and exit. Ten Space allows you to unpack the employee experience at each stage of the journey, helping you improve the experience for future employees. 

Ten Space provides a highly customised in-depth feedback loop to understand which parts of your HR initiatives and processes could be causing retention issues. Our platform sends our feedback surveys at critical times to gather sentiment and understand feeling. At every step, you'll gain a true understanding of how employees really feel and what retention risks exist.

Ten Space makes the process of collecting feedback really easy. Our platform allows you to build and launch custom feedback loops that can analyse specific journeys being experienced in all parts of the organisation. You can customise your questions to gain a deep understanding of employee experiences. And our AI summaries make it easy to analyse retention hotspots at all times.

At any time, your HR team can log into Ten Space and view our feedback dashboards. Our customer success team will hold regular reviews and insights sessions with you, so you feel fully supported. We'll help you to get the most out of the insights you've captured and support you in taking the next steps to further enhance employee satisfaction. 

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Ten Space assists you in exploring high-performance within your organisation. Leveraging our performance-focused surveys, we enable you to achieve your goals and unlock the full potential of your teams. Our platform helps you identify the unique qualities that make a team exceptional, empowering you to replicate and build upon their success. Analysing performance culture team by team in organisations where performance matters.

Ten Space equips you with everything you need to drive team performance and achieve success. By leveraging our platform, you can assess and enhance the culture, communication, management, individual commitment, projects and processes that contribute to team effectiveness. Through comprehensive performance evaluation metrics and insights, you gain a deeper understanding of your teams and can make informed decisions to drive improvement and productivity.

Utilising our performance-based question sets we’ll help you understand how to assess performance in organisation. We guide you by asking the right questions to extract the necessary insights on performance evaluation for teams. Whether your team operates in creative, technical, administrative, or sales-focused areas, we tailor the process to fit your team's specific requirements.

We assist you in segmenting your team data, enabling you to gain in-depth performance insights and understand the trends that impact team effectiveness. Our intuitive dashboard helps you quickly identify key insights from your results, allowing you to focus on actionable steps and next moves.

Harnessing the power of Ten Space as a trusted third-party anonymous platform, we provide a safe space for employees to share any challenges, barriers, or catalysts that affect their performance. This way, we foster a climate of openness, encouraging individuals to provide candid feedback that can uncover valuable insights.

We can help you integrate communication and training needs analysis into your surveys, allowing you to gather ideas and solutions directly from your team members. By capturing this information, you gain a clear understanding of work expectations and where your team would like you to focus your efforts to improve performance culture. There are no limitations or holding back when it comes to taking action.

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