Episode 20

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26th Nov 2024

Keeping Employees Connected in a Hybrid Workplace with Andrea Herron

Join Jason for this important conversation with Andrea Herron, VP of Human Resources at WebMD and author of the book, “There’s an Elephant in Your Office.”

Andrea shares her insights on the evolving landscape of workplace culture, especially how she and her team are helping employees to feel connected in a hybrid and remote workplace. Andrea also talks about the crucial need for mental health advocacy in the workplace and the steps leaders can take to foster an environment where employees feel safe and supported.

Key insights within this episode:

👉 The "elephants" concept—making challenging mental health topics more approachable so employees can openly share their struggles without fear of stigma.

👉 Successful strategies for creating safe spaces for sharing mental health stories, bolstered by leadership participation to set the tone.

👉 The vital role of grassroots and cross-departmental involvement in culture initiatives, ensuring the load isn't solely on HR but spread across the organization.

👉 Efforts to build strong connections in a hybrid and remote workforce through innovative culture committee activities that have had surprisingly powerful effects.

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Learn about Andrea Herron:

Website: https://sidesconsultingservices.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaherron/

Buy her book: https://sidesconsultingservices.com/about-the-book/


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Unlocking High Performance
How leaders unlock performance by creating the conditions for people to do their best work
Unlocking High Performance is a podcast for leaders who want strong results without burning their people out in the process.

Hosted by Jason Lauritsen, the show explores how clarity, alignment, and connection shape performance at work. Jason draws from his work with CEOs, executive teams, and leaders to examine why work so often becomes heavier, slower, and more frustrating than it needs to be and how to fix it.

Some episodes are solo reflections. Others are conversations with leaders and practitioners navigating real constraints and consequences. Each conversation looks beyond tactics to understand the leadership and organizational conditions that make performance possible.

The podcast focuses on the systems that drive performance, not leadership theory or quick fixes. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how work actually gets done and how to build environments where people perform at their best.

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