Leveling Up the Employee Experience with Pega's Sarah Salbu-Young

Leveling Up the Employee Experience with Pega's Sarah Salbu-Young

Author: Sean Boyce September 1, 2020 Duration: 28:24
Sarah is the Talent Experience Partner at Pega, a publicly-traded software company where she is responsible for the company's recognition program.   She's convinced that everyone can be a culture champion within their organization, it just often takes someone to be that spark for positive change. On this episode of People Analytics, Sean and Sarah discuss  Creating a healthy and productive environment for your team  The importance of driving culture at every level, and what it means to be a banana instead of an orange  The value of recognition in cultivating a positive employee experience  How to get started with programs to improve the employee experience  Considering individual employee journeys Resources: VentureFizz - https://venturefizz.com/ LifeLabsLearning - https://lifelabslearning.com/ SHIFT - https://www.shiftthework.com/ Reward Gateway - https://www.rewardgateway.com/ Build It Book - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35249665-build-it Follow Leaders In The Space: Katie Burke - Chief People Officer at Hubspot - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-burke-965767a Christina Luconi - Chief People Officer at Rapid7 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peopleinnovator/ Connecting with Sarah Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssalbu/ Connect with Sarah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sarahsalbu Connect with Sarah over Email - sarah.salbu@gmail.com

Sean Boyce hosts People Analytics, a series that digs into the practical realities of using data to understand and improve how organizations work. This isn't about abstract theories; it's a grounded conversation for HR professionals, talent leaders, and managers who want to move beyond intuition and make decisions backed by evidence. Each episode explores how data intersects with the human elements of hiring, development, and team management, offering actionable strategies for those navigating this evolving discipline. You'll hear discussions on turning numbers into narratives, measuring what truly matters for employee experience, and building a culture where analytics supports people rather than just monitoring them. Tune into this podcast for candid insights that bridge the gap between spreadsheets and strategy, all focused on creating more effective and humane workplaces. Whether you're building a people analytics function from scratch or looking to refine an existing program, these conversations provide a valuable perspective on one of the most significant shifts in modern business management.
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