# Workplace Connection: What Drives Motivation, Retention, and Performance

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Podcast: [HR Happy Hour Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812)
Published: 2026-08-11T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese
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Workplace Connection: What Drives Motivation, Retention, and Performance Host:  Steve Boese Guest:  Jason Lauritsen , Workplace strategist, Executive advisor, Keynote speaker, and co-author of the Human Connection Study   Summary In this episode of  At Work in America , Steve Boese speaks with workplace strategist, advisor, and keynote speaker Jason Lauritsen about the  Human Connection Study , a large-scale research project examining how connection shapes the employee experience. The study includes responses from more than 286,000 employees across nearly 1,700 organizations, providing a deeper look at what connection is, how employees experience it, and why it matters to organizational success. Jason explains why workplace connection extends beyond relationships with managers and colleagues. Employees also need to feel that their work matters and that they understand and believe in the purpose and direction of their organization. The conversation explores the study’s most surprising findings, including why connection to organizational purpose may be even more influential than having strong workplace relationships—and what HR and business leaders can do to create the conditions where connection can flourish.   Topics include: Why connection should be viewed as a driver of performance rather than simply a cultural benefit The difference between  relational connection  and  resonance connection The four primary dimensions of workplace connection Why organizational purpose and direction have such a powerful influence on employees How connection affects motivation, retention, inclusion, and advocacy How managers can create moments where employees feel seen, heard, and understood   Thank you for joining the show today! …

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