Time to gear up to step into the future with agility & flexibility: Epicor’s Global Talent Director
Here are the excerpts of the interview.
How do you see the new world of work? What's your take on the rebound strategies of businesses? I don’t view this as a rebound so much as it is an impetus to lean in even more to what we know amplifies the employee experience and positively impacts company performance. More than ever, employees want to feel included, valued, and recognized. We have a variety of programs in place to support this, including manager/ employee quarterly checkpoint discussions (instead of one annual review) that empower employees to have a stronger voice in goal setting while simultaneously providing a stronger connection with the compa-
As we engage with current employees and potential hires, they want to know that their work makes a difference. And that has never been more evident than in the past year
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ori Lewis is a senior human resource professional with nearly 30 years of experience driving business results while making the employee experience a priority in both the professional services and high tech industries. She is Senior Director for Global Talent and Culture at Epicor, a global software leader that provides flexible, industryspecific solutions designed around the precise needs of its manufacturing, retail, distribution, automotive, and lumber customers. At Epicor, Lori leads Talent Development, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, and Learning & Development, all while focusing on building and motivating global virtual teams.
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The primary lesson we’ve learned this year is that listening and empathy are important and that a one-size-fits-all approach fits no one. We'll need to apply this lesson to how we approach hybrid-work, says Lori Lewis, Senior Director, Global Talent and Culture, Epicor, in an interaction with People Matters By Mastufa Ahmed
ny’s larger vision. We also aim to encourage employees and foster a sense of team spirit with our employee STAR recognition program that is tied to our company values. When we invest in our employees and keep them at the center of everything we do, that care is passed on to our customers.
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