On today's episode of the HR L&D Podcast,  I am joined by Sean Winter, General Manager, North America at LumApps, an employee experience platform that aims to engage employees through personalised and smart communications that empower them to do their best work. Sean has a proven track record in building and leading teams to drive growth and he is a trusted C-level consultant and seasoned customer success executive with a strong track record in technology, people management and change management. Today Sean and I will be exploring the current state of employee engagement in the workplace.  We’ll discover the trends that are driving innovation and we’ll learn exactly what is working, what is changing and what is evolving the employee engagement technology space so that HR leaders can understand what steps need to be taken to ensure they can deliver an engaging employee experience within their organisation. So, without further ado, welcome Sean Winter to the HR L&D Podcast! Key Highlights: A New Era of Human Resources: We highlight the shift from workforce management to enhancing employee development and culture.Productivity and Engagement: Addressed the link between employee engagement and increased productivity levels.Importance of Employee Engagement: Discussed its crucial role in driving innovation, retention, and business success in the modern workspace.Progressive Engagement KPIs: Explored how companies are using Engagement KPIs to drive business value beyond traditional metrics.Innovation in Employee Engagement Technology: Anticipated future innovations in response to economic uncertainties and changing employee expectations.Trends Driving Innovation: Identified trends like personalised experiences, AI integration, and a focus on mental health as innovation drivers.LumApps' Mission: Described efforts to foster employee connections with their company, emphasising place, purpose, and belonging in a digital world.Learning from the Consumer World: Concluded with insights into adopting consumer technology strategies for an engaging employee experience. This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel. At Deel, we decided to simplify an entire world's worth of global hiring info. Isn’t it time you got your hands on our latest compliance guide? Learn all about: Finding and attracting global talentLabor laws to consider when hiringProcessing international payroll on timeStaying compliant with employment & tax laws abroad Book a demo now Connect With Sean Winter: Website: https://www.lumapps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwinter/ Connect with Nick Day: Email: [email protected] Phone: 01727800377 Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377. Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon! (00:00) Preview and Intro (03:51) What