Business Chief USA December 2019

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implemented a digital platform that
enables weekly connections in relation
to what support is required and what
individuals loved and loathed about the
week, to aid its elimination of annual
appraisals. “We call this ‘check-in’,” says
Gormley. “It has been adopted at all levels
of the organisation – including our CEO
and executive leadership team – providing
important information to drive a different
kind of conversation with team members
providing greater regularity, as well as
allowing in—the—moment redirection
of work, support and continuous
coaching. Performance is ultimately
personal to each individual and it is
important that continuous conversations
take place between employees
and their leaders.”
According to Gormley, a workplace’s
culture should be built on a foundation
of accountability, empowerment and the
freedom to speak out to achieve goals
within an organisation. Transparency
and empowerment is a driving force to
build trust, within an organisation and
is a key element of ensuring that talent is
retained and thriving.
“Fundamentally, inclusion is
a bridge to connect diverse
perspectives, providing a platform
for new ideas and inspiring
innovation”
—
Jen Scherler Gormley,
HR Lead (UK), Cisco
DECEMBER 2019