Bringing the Human back to Human Resources
221. The Power of Mutual Ownership in Organizations feat. Renee Marchak
01 Apr 2025
In this episode, Traci Chernoff interviews Renee Marchak, a passionate advocate for transforming the employee experience and making work more human. They discuss Renee's career journey, her experiences in toxic work environments, and her commitment to creating inclusive and engaging workplaces. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership buy-in for employee engagement strategies and the significance of trust in the workplace. Traci Chernoff and Renee Marchak also discuss the critical role of trust and mutual ownership in the workplace. They emphasize the importance of engaging employees in decision-making processes and how data can be leveraged to demonstrate the value of HR as a strategic partner. The discussion also highlights grassroots strategies for enhancing employee engagement and the impact of community support in fostering a positive workplace culture. Ultimately, they connect employee happiness to customer satisfaction, reinforcing the idea that prioritizing employees leads to better business outcomes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Renee Marchak03:03 Renee's Career Journey and Passion for HR06:05 Transforming Employee Experience and Engagement09:07 The Impact of Layoffs and Starting a Business11:46 Creating Community and Collaboration in HR14:58 Pitfalls in Employee Engagement Strategies1:30 Building Trust in the Workplace24:20 The Importance of Mutual Ownership25:45 Engaging Employees in Decision Making27:50 The Role of Data in HR29:33 HR as a Strategic Partner32:09 Grassroots Strategies for Engagement35:11 Making a Big Impact with Little Budget38:10 The Power of Community and Support41:29 Connecting Employee Happiness to Customer SatisfactionWe hope you enjoyed this deep dive on The Power of Mutual Ownership in Organizations! If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Plus, leave a comment if you're catching this episode on Spotify or YouTube.Connect with Renee Marchak here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-marchakhttps://www.facebook.com/renee.marchakConnect with Traci here:https://linktr.ee/HRTraciVisit our website: https://hrtraci.com/Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
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