Laila Rodriguez

Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, performance-based rewards, employee perks, or fear of negative consequences while ignoring a more effective and sustainable approach. While short-term tactics can generate immediate results, they often fail to build long-term commitment and satisfaction. Leaders must encourage

A few years ago, three prominent CHROs offered insights on the topic of employee engagement, highlighting a persistent issue companies face globally—employee engagement scores near an all-time low. Despite numerous efforts such as fair pay, empowerment, and professional development, the engagement levels have seen minimal improvement. This realization led to an important discovery: the responsibility for engagement has often been