Foreword ixPart I Let's Start Here 1Chapter 1 A Brief, Not Particularly Employee- Friendly History of Work 3Chapter 2 Employee Experience: The New Why 13Chapter 3 More Than a Job: Purpose, Meaning, Connection 37Part II Breaking Down Employee Experience 35Chapter 4 You Got This: Agency and Autonomy 51Chapter 5 We Belong: Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 65Chapter 6 I Value You: Belief, Recognition, Appreciation 81Part III Foundations for a Great Employee Experience 97Chapter 7 Authentic Beats Perfect: Leadership Today 99Chapter 8 Collaboration at Work: Humane Technology 121Chapter 9 Thriving at Work: A Focus on Health 137Part IV So What? 149Chapter 10 The Results Are In: Productivity and Effectiveness 151Chapter 11 Keep the Pace: Agility and Resilience 167Chapter 12 Sustainable Growth for People and Business 179Epilogue 193Storm Home 195Notes 201Acknowledgments 215About the Author 217Index 219
JILL POPELKA has 25 years of experience as a technology executive and is a dynamic, people-first leader who has successfully driven large, global organizations through change. She is passionate about leading teams across the world to achieve more than they believe possible.