S2E7: Amy Gurske - Founder & CEO of sayhii

Tune into the latest episode of the 1% Better Podcast featuring Amy Gurske, the innovative Founder & CEO of sayhii - Amy sits down with host Craig Thielen to share her journey to pioneering new standards in workplace communication - a necessary shift towards more dynamic and responsive strategies that prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction. This is more than just a career story. It's about transforming workplace culture and making sure every voice is heard. Amy’s insights are bound to inspire and provoke thought. Learn more about sayhiiFollow Amy Gurske on LinkedInConnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key Takeaways: Career Path and Adaptability: Amy’s journey through her career highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities, even unexpected ones like walking into the wrong information session. Her ability to create roles and opportunities for herself, particularly at Grainger and later Amazon, underscores her proactive approach to career development. Women in Engineering: Amy discussed the challenges and experiences of being a minority as a female in the engineering field, particularly at a time when there were fewer women in such roles. This part of her story emphasizes the gender dynamics in STEM fields and the slow evolution towards more inclusive environments. Employee Advocacy and the Birth of sayhii: The idea for sayhii stemmed from Amy’s personal experiences of feeling unheard within large organizations like Amazon. Sayhii was created to act as a "Chief Listening Officer," using daily feedback to foster better communication and ensure that every employee feels heard and valued. Innovative Approach to Workplace Communication: Sayhii's methodology is innovative, focusing on daily, real-time feedback from employees to assess their well-being and workplace challenges. This approach aims to foster a more responsive and empathetic corporate culture. Data-Driven Employee Engagement: Amy emphasized the importance of real-time, data-driven insights into employee sentiment to manage and improve engagement effectively. Sayhii’s approach allows for personalized feedback and action plans, helping companies address individual and team-specific issues promptly.