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Engagement

Instructor: Jaime Neely
Future of Business
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In this module, we take a look at the ever-increasing connection between innovation and employee engagement. Research from Trend Hunter's Innovation Assessment and additional global studies point to incredibly low employee engagement levels. For decades, employers have viewed their relationships with their employees as simply transactional, but today's younger workforce has different expectations. Modern employees expect more open communication, more autonomy and more opportunity to make an impact within their organization.

This module explores how you can increase innovation and engagement by focusing on transparent communication and giving employees the opportunity to make a significant impact within their role. The modern employee needs to feel connected to what they're doing to truly be engaged.
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Workshop Questions:
1. What digital tools could help fill the gaps between your peers, direct reports & managers?
2. How can you make your work culture more entrepreneurial?
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Employee Check-In
Digital touch-points increase productivity and boost morale
Implications - As increased touch-points with employees can prevent disquietude and lead to improved performance and motivation, busy employers look for streamlined tools that can help them gage the temperature of their team without taking up too much time. Through digital check-ins, bosses can keep tabs on how employees are feeling and performing, and are able to adjust accordingly, without employees feeling micromanaged.
Workshop Question - In regards to office culture, how does your team remain motivated? Is there a new system you could implement to gamify day-to-day productivity?
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Screen Management
Brands are releasing screen time management tools for mental and physical health
Trend - Brands are rolling out screen time management apps that combine real-time usage tracking, customizable app and website limits, timed focus sessions, and gentle behavioral prompts. The intent is to help users curb digital distractions and reclaim productivity and balance.
Workshop Question - How could your brand ensure its consumers interact with products or services in a healthy and secure manner?
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Vibe Coding
Intuitive AI coding systems that respond to natural language rather than syntax
Trend - A new wave of programming tools is emerging that lets users create functional applications by describing what they want in natural language rather than writing traditional code. Platforms like Replit's Ghostwriter, GitHub Copilot, and smaller startups are developing AI-powered interfaces that translate conversational requests into working code, making development more accessible to non-programmers while accelerating workflows for experienced developers.
Workshop Question - How can we leverage intuitive AI systems to democratize our field and empower users to achieve their goals with minimal technical barriers?
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Positivity Platform
Social platforms with a positive focus rebel against the negative internet
Trend - New online platforms, whether private or social-focused, are launching with a focus on positivity and compliments. Some such platforms are powered by AI, while some are community-driven. However, each are designed to offer positive breaks from the negative nature of popular content platforms.
Workshop Question - How might we create a positive and uplifting experience for our audience to counteract the negativity often found in digital environments?
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Earned Wage
New fintech tools allows employees access their already-earned wages before payday
Trend - Financial technology companies are disrupting traditional payroll systems by offering earned wage access services, allowing employees to access their accrued wages before scheduled payday. This innovation is increasingly being offered as an employee benefit by organizations seeking to provide greater financial flexibility to their workforce.
Workshop Question - How might your organization leverage financial technology to provide more flexible payment solutions?
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ADHD Planner
Specialized planning tools emerge to support individuals with ADHD manage daily tasks
Trend - The rising awareness and diagnosis of ADHD has led to increased demand for specialized organizational tools. These planners incorporate features specifically designed for neurodivergent thinking patterns, including unique time management systems, visual cues, and simplified task tracking methods.
Workshop Question - How can we create tools that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals in everyday tasks?
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AI Mundane
Millennials are turning to AI tools that automate simple day-to-day tasks
Trend - Tech startups are creating AI-powered apps and companion devices that serve to complete more downsized, simple tasks. These tools do not generate complex creative work or serve as replacements for professional tasks, and instead are used to make regular day-to-day life more efficient.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage artificial intelligence tools to save time in more repetitive and mundane areas in the workplace?
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AI Leadership
Artificial intelligence enhances manager support through emotional intelligence
Trend - Leadership teams are now utilizing automated tools to connect with employees and gain deeper insights into their emotional states. These AI systems enhance employee satisfaction by conducting surveys and providing targeted coaching, offering support that aligns with individual feelings and needs.
Workshop Question - How can your business utilize automated tools to enhance its company culture?
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Mutual Mentorship
Cross-generational mentorship apps combat ageism in the workplace
Trend - Workplace management platforms are adapting to the varying needs of a multigenerational workforce--with UX, resources and tools that account for tech gaps between generations. These platforms ease processes and foster communication with the aim of achieving age-inclusive hiring and working environments.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better adapt to a multigenerational workforce with different strengths?
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AI Novice
Artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent alongside services teaching the basics
Trend - As AI becomes more prevalent due to well-known apps such as ChatGPT, consumers feel a growing push to both understand and utilize the technology more confidently. New technologies can be intimidating, especially when the technology is one with such magnitude as artificial intelligence. These services aim to lower the barrier to entry.
Workshop Question - How can your brand develop services that demystify artificial intelligence and help consumers feel more confident in utilizing the technology?
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Remote Focus
Brands are launching technology designed for remote workers with ADHD
Trend - ADHD products are tools, technologies, or aids designed to help individuals with ADHD manage symptoms and improve organization, time management, and productivity. With the influx of hybrid and remote work models, consumers with ADHD often gravitate toward products that can be used at home without judgment.
Workshop Question - How can your brand accommodate different kinds of work models with regard to both products and operations?
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