Helle Bundgaard is Guest Blogger at ICF New England on the topic of “Motivating Your Clients”

For most employees and managers, the annual performance appraisal is far from a highlight of the year. When asked why, their responses typically fall into three categories: 1. It Feels Like a Waste of Time 2. It’s About Evaluation, Not Development 3. It’s Just a Policy, Not a Priority The Cost of a Flawed Process…

Have you ever thought or heard statements like these? If these resonate with you, you’re not alone. It’s natural not to feel motivated every single day. However, the key point is this: Your motivation is your responsibility. While it’s true that your manager can play a significant role in creating a motivating work environment, the…

For decades, employee engagement surveys have been the primary tool for assessing organizational well-being. These instruments typically capture job satisfaction, loyalty, and perceptions of leadership and culture. While informative, they remain fundamentally limited in scope. This measurement gap becomes especially concerning against the backdrop of rising workplace stress. Despite decades of tracking engagement and investing…