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Meisha-ann Martin, Ph.D.

VP, People Research at Workhuman

Dr. Meisha-ann Martin is the vice president of people research at Workhuman, the company revolutionizing the way employees celebrate, connect with, and appreciate each other in the workplace.Meisha-ann has a personal passion for diversity, equity and inclusion and loves using data and analytics to identify and remedy inclusion gaps in the employee experience. She is considered a people analytics/employee experience expert as she has led these efforts in companies like Flex, JetBlue and Raymond James Financial and is the former head of talent experience at ServiceMaster.Meisha-ann has a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology based on her research on diversity attitudes in the workplace and has fifteen years of experience working in people analytics and employee engagement across a variety of different industries.Meisha-ann regularly speaks at conferences, on webinars and on podcasts; her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, HR Dive, and Benefits Pro.

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Breakout session

Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm - 3:40 pm MT

Data-Driven Strategies for Empowering ERGs Through Recognition: A Playbook for Impact

RISE UP FOR YOU

To build Employee Resource Groups strategies that drive lasting impact and meaningful change, it starts with the right playbook. ERGs are essential for creating belonging and engagement, but they also come with challenges like burnout and uneven organizational support. In this session, we’ll dive into a data-backed, actionable framework to ensure your ERGs not only thrive but drive real cultural and business change. You’ll learn how to use recognition to amplify ERG contributions, and reduce stress for participants. By making recognition a central piece of an ERG strategy, you’ll foster sustainable programs that don’t just exist—they make a measurable difference.

Key takeaways include:

Build ERGs with staying power using a recognition-first approach that integrates seamlessly with your organization’s culture.
Amplify the visibility and impact of ERGs while strengthening their alignment with business goals.
Address common challenges like burnout and uneven support with personalized recognition for leaders and participants

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DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Workplace Culture & Innovation

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Meisha-ann Martin, Ph.D.

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