This session explores designing and sustaining values-centered elements of the participant employee experience in ESEs, which can increase participant employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
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Leadership & Talent
The purpose of the Leadership & Talent section is to equip employment social enterprises with guidance, practical tips, and best practices for building and maintaining effective internal human resources (HR) functions. While managing and cultivating talent is critical for the long-term success of any organization, it may be particularly important for employment social enterprises, where the quality of the relationship between the professional staff and the participant workforce will likely determine whether the organization fulfills its mission.
The materials in this section cover a range of HR topics and are hopefully useful both for organizations starting out on developing an HR function, as well as those looking to improve or enhance a specific area. Our content emphasizes ways to proactively embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all HR practices and policies to ensure that all employees feel supported and valued while at work.
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This interactive session explores strategies for increasing employee competitiveness in the job market and equipping ESEs with tools to improve long-term workforce outcomes, including economic power.
This workshop focuses on key concepts and best practices in financial performance management. We’ll explore the types of financial reports that should be generated and discuss how to identify and analyze key information contained in the reports. We will also introduce the concept of dashboard reporting and explore strategies for improved communication across functions with the goal of building a “team around the numbers” focused on financial results.
In this hands-on lab, participants will learn how to explore multiple time horizons, identify early signals of change, and map possible futures—so they can better prepare for disruptions, amplify opportunities, and align action with long-term vision.
Attendees will learn about the core principles of TIC, understand its relevance in ESE settings, and explore practical strategies for integrating TIC into their work. The goal is to equip attendees with foundational knowledge of TIC to enhance their ability to support individuals who have experienced trauma, fostering more supportive and effective work environments.
This interactive session will support ESE leaders navigating the uncertainty and complexity that often arise in times of change. Attendees will explore how to recognize and move through fear as a gateway to courage, clarity, and meaningful action.
REDF is excited to host this workshop on the core elements of managing your team for organizational growth. Miki Clayton . Miki will guide us through the intricacies of thoughtfully redesigning an ESE to accommodate hiring growth while meeting the needs of both the organization and its employees.
REDF CEO, Maria Kim and your fellow ESE leaders from around the country took a look at the state of our community halfway through the year both in terms of key enterprise data points, updates on the policy environment, REDF’s future strategy, valuable resources – including your peer network – and a heavy dose of inspiration and joy.
his engaging and interactive session explores how to tailor your Employee Success Program to best support your focus population. You will learn how to define employee success, apply human-centered design principles, and develop a supportive and effective participant employee experience.
Attendees will explore how understanding and applying TIC principles can transform their approach to managing conflict, particularly when working with individuals who have experienced trauma. By recognizing the signs of trauma and responding with empathy, participants will learn how to prevent escalation and foster a sense of safety and trust in high-stress situations.