HR on the Frontline
How healthy is your company culture? Are you facing issues related to disengagement, retention, performance, or anything else?
HR on the Frontline is a bi-weekly show where Guusto speaks with HR experts about some of the biggest challenges that people leaders face in frontline workforces.
Through candid, honest conversations, we try to get to the heart of what causes cultural problems at companies today, and what you can do to fix them.
New episodes every 2 weeks.
HR on the Frontline
Is Connection a Crucial Performance Metric? w/ Dr Thorp (Quantum Connections)
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For years, organizations have tried to buy loyalty.
Higher pay. Better perks. More benefits.
But a growing body of evidence suggests that none of those are the real needle-movers.
A recently released study of 12,000 U.S. employees by Quantum Connections: Global Dialogue Initiative points to a striking truth:
Employees who feel seen by their direct supervisors stay longer, contribute more ideas, and help drive profitability.
It’s not compensation or perks moving the needle — it’s connection.
This research offers a timely reminder: the strongest organizations aren’t built on dashboards alone, but on meaningful human relationships — especially between managers and their teams.
HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change.
Have a topic you want us to explore on the show? Reach out anytime at marketing@guusto.com