We need to understand what employees want at each stage of their careers

Cassandra Babilya, Head of Employee Experience Strategy at Amazon Web Services, talks about why its important to understand what employees want and need at each stage of their careers July 2023 interview.

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In July, accomplished corporate culture leader Cassandra Babilya, the Head of Employee Experience Strategy at Amazon Web Services, sat down with Jason Lavender, the Co-Founder and CEO of Electives. In her People Developing People interview, Cassandra shared her passion transforming the workplace into an environment where people thrive.

During this segment, Cassandra talks about why its important to understand what employees want and need at each stage of their careers.

Read the transcript:

Cassandra B: We really need to look at what the goals of our people are and what they need at each stage. For example, if we're looking at the growth stage where employees are looking to really excel in their career and build roots and get more scope or get promoted – when we look at how we can support employees through each of those 6 stages of the job cycle, I think the most surprising thing is we are pretty aligned on what employees need and what companies need throughout the job life cycle.

Cassandra B: I think what we've seen is that the most important things to employees while they're in their careers are things like recognition, opportunities to grow their career, development time and being included.

Read Cassandra's full interview here

About Cassandra Babilya

Cassandra Babilya is an accomplished corporate culture leader, mother, lifelong learner and coach who is passionate about transforming the workplace into an environment where people thrive. With a diverse background that spans teaching, espionage and leadership roles, Cassandra brings a unique perspective to her work. Her mission is to make work more enjoyable and fulfilling for individuals and organizations.

Since 2016, Cassandra has been an integral part of Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she is the Head of Employee Experience Strategy for the Global Services organization. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of strategies that enhance employee engagement, foster a positive work culture and drive organizational success. Cassandra's expertise lies in creating inclusive cultures, coaching individuals to reach their full potential and elevating the overall employee experience.

Recognizing the alarming statistics that indicate high levels of burnout among employees, Cassandra is determined to tackle the systemic issues that contribute to this widespread problem. Cassandra believes organizations can create environments where employees thrive by transforming workplace cultures and addressing underlying systemic challenges, leading to increased productivity, engagement and wellbeing.

Cassandra is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on career coaching, inclusive culture and employee experience. As an advocate for positive change, Cassandra's unwavering commitment to making work more fulfilling and joyful sets her apart.

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