“How Employee Centricity Drives Business Success” with Stephan Meier, Chair and Professor at Columbia Business School & Author of 'The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Help Business Thriv

How can you create a more employee centric culture?Why do companies that invest in employee experience consistently outperform their competitors?My guest on this episode is Stephan Meier, Professor at Columbia Business School & author of 'The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Help Business Thrive'.During our conversation Stephan and I discuss:Why employees care about more than just money when it comes to their jobs—the same way customers care about more than just price.How investing in employee experience drives innovation, reduces costs, and significantly boosts retention.Why designing "just right" challenges that stretch but don't overwhelm employees is crucial for engagement.How strategic choices around generative AI can enhance rather than diminish human contribution and engagement.Connecting with Stephan:Connect with Stephan Meier on LinkedInLearn more about the “The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Help Business Thrive”Episode Sponsor:Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersElevate 2025 - Learn more about this once a year, 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders.HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.