Lessons From the Front Lines: A Former Army Captain’s Tips to Transform Employee Engagement

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 1-2 p.m. ET
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Engaging employees is a challenge, especially when you have workers distributed across sites, geographies and between the office and the field. No one understands the idea of connecting frontline employees more than the military.

Join us for this FREE webinar to hear first-hand from an ex-captain of the Irish Defence Forces, Eddie Mac Sweeney, and learn about the key strategies he used to help reach, connect and engage members all over the world — from those serving at home to those who live overseas. You will walk away with actionable insights and creative ideas to apply in your organization, including:

  • Proven Strategies for Distributed Teams: Learn military-tested methods for effectively engaging and communicating with employees, regardless of location.
  • Actionable Insights for Frontline Engagement: Gain practical, real-world tips for connecting with frontline workers and creating a sense of inclusion across geographies.
  • Creative Ideas to Boost Employee Engagement: Acquire fresh, innovative tactics that you can apply immediately to improve communication and engagement within your organization.
  • …And much more.

Top reasons to attend this webinar

  • It’s FREE.
  • You’ll receive all the slides and handouts.
  • You’ll get access for you and your entire team to watch.
  • You’ll have access to the recording for 12 months.

PRESENTER

Eddie Mac Sweeney
Eddie Mac Sweeney

Former CaptainIrish Defence Forces

Eddie Mac Sweeney joined the Irish Defence Forces as a Cadet in 2014 as his Father did in 1973 and Grandfather did in 1932. Upon commissioning he first specialized in Transport and Logistics. 

 

He has completed two tours of overseas duty, firstly to the ‘European Union Training Mission in Mali’ (EUTM) during 2018 where he was responsible for leading a specialized Logistics team. His second tour was to Lebanon in 2020 leading the ‘United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’ (UNIFIL) Reconnaissance and Force Protection Company. Upon return from overseas in 2021 Captain Mac Sweeney was appointed as the Internal Communications Officer for the Irish Defence Forces, which comprises of Army, Air Corps and Naval Service.

 

His new Mission was to revolutionize the delivery of vital information from the Strategic to the Tactical levels of Leadership while fostering a new digital communication culture both at home and to troops stationed overseas. His talk will bring you on a journey in navigating and overcoming unique challenges, tapping into ten years of military experience while sharing lessons learned from the front-lines. This information is designed to assist all organizations deliver creative solutions in the areas of employee experience, engagement and internal communications.


Moderator: Jon Minnick, Special Projects Manager, Ragan Communications and PR Daily READ BIO

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About Workvivo

Workvivo is an employee experience platform (EXP) that simplifies communication and increases engagement by empowering employees to be heard and helping everyone feel included, no matter where they work. The platform unifies employee communications, engagement, intranet, and measurement features into one modern employee app that captures the heartbeat of the organization and brings its culture to life. Founded in 2017, Workvivo has seen momentous growth, which led to its acquisition by Zoom in 2023.

Workvivo powers the employee experience at companies all over the world across all industries, including Amazon, Motherson, White Castle, Bupa and Ryanair. Workvivo regularly tops software review sites, including Gartner Digital, with a #1 spot on G2 for internal communications, intranet and engagement tool categories. For more information, visit www.workvivo.com.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

You should attend this FREE webinar if you spend at least a quarter of your time in any of these areas:

Internal Communications • Employee Communications • Executive Communications • HR Communications • Corporate Culture • Strategic Communications • Employee Engagement

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CService@Ragan.com or by calling 800-878-5331.