The Real Cost of Disengagement at Work with Dr. Michelle Corman

In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, host Kendra Prospero sits down with Dr. Michelle Corman, employee research leader at Mercer, to explore the powerful connection between employee experience and business performance. Recorded live at the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference, this conversation breaks down how data can be used to prove what many leaders intuitively know: when people feel valued, organizations perform better.Michelle shares how organizations can use workforce data to reduce turnover, increase productivity, strengthen leadership teams, and build cultures where employees become brand ambassadors. From the hidden cost of disengagement to why recognition is the most cost-effective retention strategy, this episode offers research-backed insights leaders can act on immediately—without breaking the budget.Listen for Key Takeaways: Employee Experience Is a Financial IssueTurnover Is One of the Most Expensive “Hidden Costs”Data Is the Bridge Between Culture and CredibilityRecognition Is the #1 Predictor of RetentionLeadership Teams Need Role BalanceHR Belongs at the Executive TableThe Employee Voice and Bottom Line Are Not Separate____________________________________________________________________________________WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW TURNING THE CORNER HR CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS:TAKE THE FREE 5-MINUTE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ASSESSMENThttps://turningthecornerHR.com/quizSCHEDULE A CALL WITH A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANThttps://turningthecornerHR.comHIRE KENDRA AS A CONSULTANT OR KEYNOTE SPEAKERhttps://kendraprospero.com/____________________________________________________________________________________Stay in touch on social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18USlHyF1MEruK2tO3fdFQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurningTheCornerHRInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/turning_the_corner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turning-the-corner/