Schneider Electric
Enhancing Employee Engagement Through HR Tech

Client
Schneider Electric
Date
November 2023
Services
Keynote Speech
Schneider Electric partnered with Josh Drean to implement HR technology and enhance employee engagement in an evolving workplace landscape.
“Josh’s visionary insights were truly extraordinary. He effortlessly navigated through complex concepts.”
-Andrew Saidy,VP, Talent Digital Transformation, Schneider Electric
About This Case Study
How Schneider Electric utilized HR tech to improve employee engagement and prepare for the Future of Work.
- Client: Schneider Electric
Audience: HR leaders and department teams
Challenge: Schneider Electric needed a way to track and improve employee engagement in an increasingly data-driven, employee-centric workplace.
Solution: Josh Drean collaborated with Schneider Electric to implement HR tech software and educate HR teams on enhancing employee experiences.
Client Background
Schneider Electric, a global energy management leader, is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Based in Boston, the company employs thousands across diverse roles and markets. To stay competitive in the Future of Work, Schneider Electric sought to strengthen its approach to employee engagement and ensure their workforce felt valued and connected.
The Challenge
As employee expectations evolve, Schneider Electric recognized that traditional engagement strategies were no longer enough. With data becoming a cornerstone of workplace trends, the company faced the challenge of implementing HR tech tools that not only provided actionable insights but also aligned with their leadership’s vision for a people-first culture.
The Solution
Josh worked closely with Andrew Saidy, VP of Talent Digitization, to implement advanced HR tech software tailored to track employee engagement in real-time. This tool provided leaders with invaluable insights into workforce sentiment and highlighted areas needing attention.
To ensure widespread understanding and adoption, Josh facilitated an engaging workshop with Schneider Electric’s HR departments. The event highlighted how modern technologies could improve employee experience, the role of leadership in interpreting and acting on engagement data, and actionable steps for fostering an environment that balances innovation with empathy
Results and Impact
The collaboration produced measurable success. Schneider Electric’s HR teams reported a significant improvement in their ability to analyze engagement trends and apply the insights to real-world scenarios. The workshops inspired leadership to view data not just as numbers, but as a narrative about their people. This alignment between technology and human-centric leadership practices has positioned Schneider Electric as a workplace ready to meet the demands of the Future of Work
Conclusion
Schneider Electric’s journey underscores the importance of blending technology with human connection. Through Josh’s expertise as a Human Resources transformation expert, the company not only enhanced its employee experience but also set a new standard for leadership in an era shaped by workplace trends and AI-driven solutions.