Engaged Employees Drive Higher Performance through Purpose and Fulfillment

This episode features Myriam Vidalon, SVP of Culture & Workforce Transformation and Chief Diversity Officer at NielsenIQ.  We discussed how NIQ is embedding purpose into their culture, resulting in fulfilled, engaged teams with strong performance. 🗝️ Three key takeaways: 1️⃣ DEI is evolving, not disappearing. Performative DEI, where organizations just “check boxes,” is out. What matters now is authentically embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fabric of company culture, driving real purpose and belonging.2️⃣ Fulfillment is a performance strategy. When employees feel that their work is connected to a larger mission, engagement, and ultimately, performance, soar. NielsenIQ’s “Leading with Purpose” workshop is a great example of how helping teams discover their “why” fuels higher results.3️⃣ Well-being is business-critical. Fulfillment and personal well-being are deeply intertwined. Leaders who prioritize these elements see better engagement, healthier workplaces, and measurable improvements in business performance.Main takeaway:When leaders embrace fulfillment as a core part of their strategy, not just a buzzword, they create engaged, high-performing teams ready for the future of work.How is your organization embedding fulfillment and purpose into everyday work?This episode is brought to you by the HR Leadership & Wellness Summit in Atlanta, GA, October 12-14. This invite-only experience brings together senior HR professionals from companies like Warner Bros., Morgan Stanley, Paramount, and more for three days of transformative conversations, strategic networking, and actionable insights.Apply for a complimentary invitation to the HR Leadership & Wellness and Culture & Engagement Executive Summits in Atlanta, GA, October 12-14. https://bit.ly/lifefulfilledxopal Connect with Myriam Vidalon WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Bernie BorgesLinkedInInstagramWebsiteEmail: [email protected]@Work™ LinkedIn NewsletterGet in touch with Bernie to:Explore hiring Bernie as a keynote speaker at your next event.Explore a tailored presentation or workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™.Watch the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast on YouTubeMusic attribution:Old Bossa Twin MusicomSunoText us your feedback on the podcast.Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.