In 2023, LinkedIn revolutionized its platform by introducing collaborative articles, along with a prestigious accolade: the gold Community Top Voice badge. This badge celebrates creators who contribute significantly to collaborative articles, regardless of their level of experience.

To earn this coveted badge, users must actively participate in collaborative articles by making noteworthy contributions in specific areas.

The process of becoming a LinkedIn Community Top Voice is straightforward but requires dedication and effort. To earn this coveted badge, users must actively participate in collaborative articles by making noteworthy contributions in specific areas. By engaging with collaborative articles, users not only showcase their expertise but also contribute to a vibrant community of knowledge-sharing.

At the heart of these collaborative articles are AI-powered conversation starters, meticulously crafted by LinkedIn’s editorial team. These prompts serve as the foundation, enriched further by insights and comments from users with firsthand experience in the respective topics.

The Community Top Voice badge represents a new era of recognition on LinkedIn, where active participation and meaningful contributions to collaborative content are celebrated and rewarded.

In the Judge’s Chair: Honoring Excellence in the 2024 Top Inspiring Workplaces Awards Entries

March 2024

The 2024 Top Inspiring Workplaces in North America Awards celebrate companies that create exceptional PeopleFirst workplaces. Serving as an independent expert judge for the first time this year, I had the privilege of evaluating entries from organizations across diverse industries in North America. The rigorous selection process ensures that only the most deserving organizations are honored as Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Judges Card Greg Simpson - Inspiring Workplaces North America

The Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers 2024 (Inspiring Workplaces)

February 1, 2024

The #Engagement101 celebrates the contributions of thought leaders from all areas of business, including the boardroom, HR, Internal Communications, Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, who have made significant strides in the development of creating people first organizations.

From those who inspire action, educate, and recognize, to those who wield influence via social media or innovate fresh ways to engage people, all 101 influencers share a deep passion for enhancing the employee experience and as an output, engagement.

This list has been curated with input from contributors across the globe, ensuring that the #Engagement101 reflects the diverse perspectives and insights of the global business community. Each year, the list will be updated to reflect the latest developments in the field and to recognize the innovative contributions of those who are advancing employee engagement.

Select members of #Engagement101 will be invited to speak at both online and offline events, providing opportunities to draw inspiration from their thinking and engage face-to-face. In collaboration with this influential community, we will create valuable outputs for the wider world of work, including guides, ebooks, webinars, and more in 2024 and beyond.

The Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers 2024

Link: The Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers 2024 (Note: Listed under G versus S alphabetically.)

Selection: You have been named a Top 101 Influencer by Inspiring Workplaces

ATD NYC Unlocked Podcast: Unlocking the Learning Environment with the ATD NYC Roundtable (31:55)

December 12, 2023

Get ready for our first-ever roundtable discussion where we dive deep into identifying the factors that make learning environments effective.

In today’s episode, we are joined by three of our esteemed colleagues from the ATD NYC chapter: James Wolfe (2023 VP of Marketing), Maggie Nelson (2023 VP of Membership), Greg Simpson (Former ATD NYC President and Advisor to the Board).

Together, our roundtable members draw on their knowledge and real-life experiences to identify numerous factors that can contribute to rich and transformative learning experiences.

But that’s not all – in the spirit of competition, our roundtable guests test their knowledge by engaging in a lively trivia showdown.

As the episode wraps up, each member of the roundtable leaves you with a valuable takeaway to elevate your learning journey.

Join us for an episode packed with insights and a dash of friendly competition.

ATD NYC Unlocked Podcast: Unlocking the Learning Environment with the ATD NYC Roundtable (31:55)

ATD NYC Regional Webinar Series: Cutting Edge Approaches in Talent & Learning Panel Discussion

November 29, 2023

The Association for Talent Development New York City (ATD NYC) Chapter hosted an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion that delved into the forefront of talent development and learning approaches. The distinguished panelists, experts in their respective fields, shared groundbreaking approaches that are shaping the future of workforce development.

Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional, a learning and development enthusiast, or a forward-thinking leader looking to revolutionize your organization’s approach to talent management, this panel promises to inspire, inform, and ignite new possibilities in the realm of workforce empowerment.

ATD NYC Regional Webinar Series: Cutting Edge Approaches in Talent & Learning Panel Discussion

eBook: The impact of AI on the People Experience Professional insights from the top EX influencers

November 29, 2023

Excited to have contributed to this eBook where we examine the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and seek answers to the question: Is AI’s impact on the People Experience in the workplace a force for good, a source of concern, or a complex blend of both?

Link: eBook: The impact of AI on the People Experience Professional insights from the top EX influencers (Free and requires registration)

PDF: eBook: The impact of AI on the People Experience Professional insights from the top EX influencers

eBook: The two nonnegotiables in creating an Inspiring Workplace? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers

November 27, 2023

Honored to be a contributing author to this eBook that delves into the essential elements that make a workplace truly inspiring. We will explore the two non-negotiables that every organization, regardless of its size or industry, must prioritize to foster a culture of inspiration, innovation, and excellence.

Link: eBook: The two nonnegotiables in creating an Inspiring Workplace? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers (Free and requires registration)

PDF: eBook: The two nonnegotiables in creating an Inspiring Workplace? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers

The Workplace Inspirathon 2023: Co-Host and Presenter (Inspiring Workplaces)

October 24, 2023

The Workplace Inspirathon 2023, held on October 24, showcased 50+ short presentations in a 24-hour virtual journey across continents (Australasia, Asia, EMEA, and North America), offering exclusive insights and inspiration as well as uniting us in our shared purpose to improve the world of work. As part of the event, I was thrilled to host part of the North American sessions and honored to present ‘The Art of Life: Your Palette for an Employee Experience Masterpiece.’

Link: The Art of Life: Your Palette for an Employee Experience Masterpiece

YouTube: The Art of Life: Your Palette for an Employee Experience Masterpiece

PDF: The Art of Life: Your Palette for an Employee Experience Masterpiece

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eBook: The 4-day week: A game changer or just a fad? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers (Inspiring Workplaces)

October 10, 2023

Delighted to have collaborated on this eBook where we explore whether the 4-day workweek has the potential to revolutionise how we live and work, or not.

Link: eBook: The 4-day week: A game changer or just a fad? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers (Free and requires registration)

PDF: eBook: The 4-day week: A game changer or just a fad? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers

eBook: What Makes an Inspiring Leader? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers (Inspiring Workplaces)

September 27, 2023

Grateful for the opportunity to share my insights in this ebook that details the responses of the 2023 Top 101 Engagement Influencers to the question, “What two traits do you believe an Inspiring Leader must possess?”.

Link: eBook: What Makes an Inspiring Leader? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers (Free and requires registration)

PDF: eBook: What Makes an Inspiring Leader? Professional Insights from Top EX Influencers

In the Judge’s Seat: Recognizing Excellence in the 2023 Top Inspiring Workplaces Awards Entries

March 2023

The 2023 Top Inspiring Workplaces in North America Awards celebrate companies that create exceptional PeopleFirst workplaces. Serving as an independent expert judge for the first time this year, I had the privilege of evaluating entries from organizations across diverse industries in North America. The rigorous selection process ensures that only the most deserving organizations are honored as Top Inspiring Workplaces.

2023 Inspiring Workplaces Judge's Card - Greg Simpson

#Engagement101 List 2023 – Inspiring Workplaces

April 5, 2023

Inspiring Workplaces announces its 2023 List of the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers known as The #Engagement101.

2022 Inspiring Workplaces Inspirathon: Employee Experience Leadership Conversations

About this Session:

When talking with company leaders about employee experience, there is a similarity in the topics discussed. In this session, Gregory Simpson reveals the seven conversations that take place most often.

About the 2022 Inspiring Workplaces Inspirathon:

The Workplace Inspiration was a free 24-hour non-stop virtual event that spanned the globe – uniting everyone through our shared purpose to change the world by improving the world of work. 40+ short presentations moved from New Zealand to cities in the US (local time) and offered advice tailored to each specific region and the challenges they currently face.

Full 2022 Inspiring Workplaces Inspirathon (free – sign up required)| Gregory F Simpson – Employee Experience Leadership Conversations

Global Perspectives: 2022 Inspiring Workplaces Report

This report was designed to gain perspectives from our global community of inspirers in discovering the impact of Covid. Now, almost two years after we were all locked down globally, we have insights that will help give employees a voice, and leaders a roadmap as we continue to navigate our way through the changes that were thrust upon us.

In addition to the key headlines, respondents were asked “What one thing can your employer do to help you this year?” The responses were consolidated into five key themes below:

Culture of wellbeing
Community
Structure
Voice (page 37 – Gregory F Simpson)
Gratitude

We discuss these themes throughout this report and also provide advice and opinion from our Chief Inspiration Officers from Inspire:Cities all over the world.

Global Perspectives- 2022 Inspiring Workplaces Report cover

Full Report | page 37 Voice by Gregory F Simpson, Inspire:NYC

T&D Member Tuesday Tip #5: Who Owns Engagement

ATD Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter T&D Tips is a place for talent professionals to get instant information to apply practical solutions to everyday professional development challenges. In these brief videos, subject matter experts from across the country share their insights and tips to better position learning and development professionals.

#5: Who Owns Employee Engagement with Greg Simpson, Past President, ATD NYC

#Engagement101 List 2020 – Inspiring Workplaces

October 6, 2020

#Engagement101 recognises people from all walks of business: the boardroom, HR, Internal Communications, Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurs. Each one has made a significant contribution to the development of Employee Engagement.

Some inspire action, some educate, some recognise, some have influence via social media. Some rip up the old and create new ways to engage people. But all of the 101 are passionate about Employee Engagement.

We have compiled this list with contributions from all around the globe. The #Engagement101 will be updated every year to take account of changes in the discipline and to recognise the people who have contributed something new.

New York University School of Professional Studies – Masters in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting program: Business Communications course

October 6, 2020

Adjunct Professor Jack Appleman, APR, CPC, invited me to speak with the students in his Business Communications course for NYU’s new Masters in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting program about the importance of effective communication (oral and written) in coaching/consulting situations.

HRchat #163: Why an Engaged Workforce is the Foundation of Organizational Success w/ Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement LLC [Podcast 16:19]

April 7, 2020

HRchat #163: Why an Engaged Workforce is the Foundation of Organizational Success w/ Gregory F Simpson, Agent In Engagement LLC [mp3]

HRchat Podcast Interview with Gregory F Simpson: Sentiment Analysis and Employee Experience [HR Gazette] — Website
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The Future of Work: Insights from Global Engagement 101 Influencers [ebook]

September 4, 2019

The Future of Work: Insights from Global Engagement 101 Influencers [ebook] [PDF]

#Engagement101 List 2019 – Employee Engagement Awards & Conference

July 30, 2019

The 2019 Engagement 101 - Employee Engagement Awards

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June 27, 2019

February 25, 2019

July 20, 2018

#Engagement101 List 2018 – Employee Engagement Awards

April 5, 2018

Talent Talk Radio

September 9, 2017

A replay of the September 19, 2017 Talent Talk Radio Podcast with Maria Cordova and Greg Simpson (beginning at 26:40 of the podcast) is now available. (Click graphic to access the replay.)