Why Should Companies Engage with Employees Regularly? Because Every Voice Matters.
At GoHealth Slovakia, we believe that continuous engagement is the key to our success. It’s not just about listening; it’s about creating a community where every colleague feels empowered to contribute to our shared goals. That’s why we’re reaching out to all our colleagues to engage more deeply with our well-established Inside platform – a dedicated space designed for expressing opinions, sharing suggestions, and providing feedback on our company’s direction.
What is the Inside Platform?
Inside is more than just a platform; it’s an essential part of GoHealth Slovakia’s culture of openness and collaboration. Designed to connect colleagues across all levels of the company, Inside offers a structured space where employees can actively participate in shaping GoHealth Slovakia’s direction. It goes beyond being a feedback tool-Inside is a dynamic, inclusive community that fosters innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Here’s what Inside Platform offers:
- A Space for Ideas and Innovation: Colleagues can propose new initiatives, share creative solutions, or suggest improvements. Whether it’s a small process tweak or a big project proposal, we consider every idea.
- A Channel for Transparent Feedback: Inside provides a clear path for employees to share constructive feedback on company initiatives, policies, and internal processes, ensuring management is aware of potential challenges or opportunities.
- A Hub for Knowledge Sharing: Inside encourages colleagues to share best practices, lessons learned, and practical tips across departments, promoting cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning.
- An Avenue for Recognizing Success: Inside is also a platform where achievements – both individual and team – are acknowledged, building a culture of recognition and appreciation.
This platform is the backbone of employee engagement at GoHealth Slovakia, providing every team member with the opportunity to be heard, contribute, and grow within the organization.
Monthly Inside Calls: Keeping the Conversation Alive
The monthly Inside calls are the core mechanism for bringing the Inside platform to life. These calls are structured to ensure that employees have a consistent, direct channel to leadership and their peers, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and collaboration.
Led by our HR Director Pavla Krauspe, the calls are designed to communicate key updates, while the branding team ensures the content is engaging, clear, and reflective of GoHealth Slovakia’s values. Beyond mere updates, these calls aim to create meaningful discussions that promote involvement across the board.
Here’s what happens during the Inside Platform calls:
- Company-Wide Updates: The HR Director shares significant company news, upcoming changes, and progress on ongoing projects, ensuring alignment and keeping everyone informed.
- Spotlight on Employee Ideas: Ideas and suggestions gathered through the Inside platform are discussed, with some being highlighted as key initiatives for implementation. This ensures that employees see the impact of their contributions.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions: We encourage employees to raise questions or share concerns, promoting a two-way conversation between leadership and staff. This open dialogue helps resolve issues quickly and strengthens trust across teams.
These calls not only foster transparent communication but also keep the energy of the Inside platform alive, creating a sense of unity and shared purpose across the company.
Why This Approach is Crucial in a Larger Company
In a larger company like GoHealth, maintaining open lines of communication is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Here’s how Inside benefits both the company and individual employees:
Advantages for the company:
- Agility: In today’s fast-paced world, agility is crucial. The Inside platform allows us to respond more quickly to both internal and external changes by leveraging insights from our colleagues. This enables us to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to challenges and opportunities efficiently.
- Informed Decision-Making: Continuous feedback from Inside helps us make better-informed decisions that benefit the entire organization. It’s a critical tool for shaping company strategies.
- Enhanced Employer Branding: The Inside platform supports employer branding efforts by fostering a culture of engagement and innovation, making GoHealth an attractive place to work for top talent.
Advantages for Individual Employees:
- Empowerment: Inside empowers employees by giving them a voice in decision-making. When colleagues feel heard, they experience higher job satisfaction and a stronger connection to the company’s mission and values.
- Engagement: Regular participation ensures that colleagues feel valued, leading to greater job satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. Engaged employees are more collaborative and motivated to contribute to GoHealth’s success.
- Opportunities for Growth: Sharing innovative ideas, feedback, and tips through Inside allows employees to showcase their creativity and influence company projects and initiatives, creating pathways for professional growth.
Our Projects: Building a Better GoHealth Slovakia
We are committed to making GoHealth Slovakia a place where everyone feels heard and valued. Our projects on Inside span several key areas, including:
- Employer Branding Activities: Shaping our identity and attracting top talent by maintaining a positive reputation. (Through success story articles on our blog, we highlight employee growth and achievements, showcasing GoHealth’s supportive culture.)
- Internal Projects: Contributing to initiatives that improve our workplace and processes. (Our “Buddy Program” connects new hires with experienced colleagues, helping them integrate smoothly into the company.)
- CSR Campaigns: Promoting corporate social responsibility efforts to make a positive impact on society. (We actively participate in Giving Tuesday, supporting community initiatives through donations and volunteer efforts.)
- Employee Engagement Activities: Strengthening our community and culture through various engagement initiatives. (Events like Family Day and Health Days foster a healthy work-life balance and strengthen team connections.)
By fostering a culture of open communication and continuous engagement through the Inside platform, we ensure that GoHealth Slovakia remains dynamic, innovative, and agile. Our colleagues’ input is the foundation upon which we build our success.
