For many, Christmas brings an inevitable pause, a chance to reflect amidst the busyness. It’s also a time when we might feel the pressure to measure our own lives against the seemingly perfect ones shared on social media, wondering if others are making the "right" choices about who to see, what to do, and, above all, feeling content. But let's challenge those assumptions:
Christmas and the opportunity to pause and reflect hold different meanings for each of us. However, the true value of reflection lies in the act itself - taking time to consider what matters most to us and assessing how closely our lives align with those priorities.
In the organisations we inhabit, connecting people to what truly matters is just as essential. It involves fostering emotional closeness between the organisation’s core values and beliefs and the way employees understand, align with, and embrace them.
Organisations may describe this differently; their DNA, identity, values, or drivers but whatever the language, it is an articulation of what they hold to be important. This plays out in how people will behave and collectively create a corresponding culture.
At this time of year—and all year round—fostering conversations and connections around those principles brings them to life and keeps them top of mind. Integrating them into the fabric of your organisation through what you measure, reward, prioritise, and, crucially, what you refuse to tolerate is essential. This helps steer clear of the trap where great words are let down by a disappointing reality.
'Connect to' is a very simple tool to enable organisations to start and embed those conversations with each and every employee. While it collects data like a survey, it is far from static or one-way. Instead, it actively engages employees, encouraging them to reflect on topics like values and consider how those values influence their actions and are demonstrated in their daily interactions.
The report generated offers employees insight into where they stand and how they can improve, serving as motivation for growth. At an organisational level, it provides a comprehensive view of engagement and practices, guiding targeted interventions, whether focused on individual behaviours or broader cultural adjustments.
'Connect to' initiates conversations and reflection with key audiences in a practical and impactful way. It serves as a tool to enhance connection within your employee population, complementing, rather than replacing, the one-to-one interactions and human touchpoints that remain essential to us all.
This time of year, more than any other, reminds us to connect with what truly matters to us; whether that’s family, relaxation, or something else.
Enjoy the season in whatever way feels right for you.
How would you like to start a conversation?