The workplace has undergone a monumental shift in the past several years, fundamentally changing how employees experience their work. Evolving employee expectations mean organizations can no longer afford to overlook the power of engagement. Research consistently shows that high levels of employee engagement are directly linked to increased productivity, stronger retention, and improved business outcomes. At the same time, leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the culture and experience that drive engagement.
In this data-rich and forward-looking webinar, part one of the 2026 State of the Workforce Trends series, we’ll examine how effective leadership strategies are essential to unlocking employee potential and sustaining performance in today’s workplace. Drawing from WSAdata’s research based upon our three-year rolling database consisting of over 10 million respondents and real-world case studies, we’ll highlight what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to empowering employees, building trust, as well as fostering a culture of purpose and accountability. You’ll walk away with practical leadership insights and engagement strategies you can apply immediately to lead with greater impact.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key drivers of employee engagement in the context of 2026 workforce trends.
- Learn how leadership behaviors and communication styles directly influence engagement and performance.
- Gain practical strategies to build trust, boost morale, and align leadership approaches with evolving employee expectations.
Register now to discover how modern leadership can elevate engagement and give your organization a competitive edge in the future of work.
Meet the Presenter
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Kris Erickson
Kris Erickson is the Cofounder and Executive consultant for Workforce Science Associates (WSA). WSA is a Lincoln, Nebraska–based experience management consulting firm that helps organizations all over the world improve their employees’ experience.
With a career spanning over three decades, Kris has partnered with Fortune 500 companies to develop and implement programs that motivate and enable employees to deliver high performance.
Over the course of her career, Kris has held executive consulting roles at leading experience management firms such as Kenexa, IBM, Gallup, and others. Kris has also served as the vice president of HR at a Nashville-based cancer diagnostic company. Kris is passionate about the impact employee experiences have on company results and the enduring fulfillment that positive employee experience can create.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.