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Kevin Sheridan
Transform workplace culture and boost employee engagement with Kevin Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author. Kevin equips leaders with practical strategies for measuring engagement and managing remote teams, recognized by Inc. Magazine as a top leadership speaker for five consecutive years.
Kevin Sheridan is a New York Times bestselling author and authority on employee engagement who has spent three decades helping organizations transform workplace culture. His proprietary PEER® system has been recognized as an industry-changing innovation in the engagement field.
Kevin has advised major corporations worldwide on rebuilding cultures that drive productive engagement. He created HR Solutions International in 1995, growing it into a leading engagement measurement firm before its sale in 2011. His book Building a Magnetic Culture appeared on bestseller lists including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has been named to Inc. Magazine's top 101 Leadership Speakers for five consecutive years.
Kevin translates complex organizational behavior research into practical strategies that leaders can implement immediately. His consulting work demonstrates how measuring engagement accurately leads to retention improvements and productivity gains. He helps organizations understand what drives employee commitment and provides frameworks for building cultures where people choose to stay and contribute their best work.
Audiences leave Kevin's presentations with specific tools for measuring engagement in their teams, strategies for managing remote workers effectively, and approaches for bridging generational differences in the workplace. His methods are backed by data from hundreds of organizations and years of implementation experience.
Kevin brings proven systems that have transformed engagement levels at global corporations, delivering measurable results that impact your bottom line.
Topics, sessions and talks
In this keynote, Kevin Sheridan addresses the unique challenges of hiring, managing, motivating, and engaging remote employees. He shares insights on building trust, identifying the qualities of top virtual employees, and maximizing engagement drivers. Attendees will learn best practices for creating a productive virtual team that attracts top talent and drives better business outcomes.
Kevin Sheridan explores how to build a Magnetic Culture that attracts and retains top talent, essential for organizational success. Drawing from his best-selling book and extensive consulting experience, he discusses redefining employee engagement, the benefits of a motivated workforce, effective recruiting strategies, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Attendees will learn practical strategies to foster an engaging environment, emphasizing shared ownership and the critical role of fun in sustaining employee commitment.
In his talk, Kevin Sheridan emphasizes the importance of hiring the right candidates to enhance engagement and retention. He discusses effective strategies for engaging new hires during the pre-boarding and onboarding processes. Kevin highlights recognition as the top driver of employee engagement and the critical role of learning and development. Attendees will learn low-cost tips and quick wins to improve employee engagement and create a more motivated workforce.
Kevin Sheridan highlights that one in 25 employees leaves on their first day, revealing significant flaws in onboarding processes. He emphasizes the importance of transforming the initial days of employment into a celebratory and engaging experience. Attendees will learn effective onboarding best practices that foster employee retention and satisfaction, ultimately leading to a more productive workforce.
In this talk, Kevin Sheridan will highlight the common errors organizations make in their communication with employees. He will share innovative best practices that can enhance communication effectiveness, leading to improved business outcomes. Attendees will learn how to identify and rectify communication pitfalls, ultimately fostering a more engaged workforce and driving organizational success.
Kevin's PEER® system and three decades advising Fortune 500s on retention give him vast experience when it comes to translating engagement data into measurable productivity gains. His Harvard MBA background combined with hands-on consulting experience means he delivers practical frameworks rather than theory, which clients consistently value when addressing turnover costs and remote team performance.
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