Meeting/Event Information
Beyond the Buzzword: Unlocking Real Employee Engagement

Join us for a dynamic session exploring how employee engagement underpins organizational success!
Discover why it matters, what it looks like, and how to measure it—plus practical strategies to bring it to life.
Key Highlights:
- Why It’s Important: Understand how engagement boosts productivity, reduces turnover, and creates a thriving workplace culture.
- Defining Employee Engagement: Learn what truly drives employees to invest emotionally in their work.
- Measuring Success: Explore tools and metrics to gauge engagement levels and track improvement.
Bringing Engagement to Life:
- Focusing on Total Rewards
- Listening to Your Employees
- Telling Your Story
Real-World Case Studies: Hear how organizations have transformed their culture and performance through effective engagement strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights, actionable tips, and proven best practices!
Meet Your Speakers!
Tracie Foglia is a Talent Solutions Manager at the Hawaii Employers Council. She is a strategic, people-centric leader with over 15 years of experience serving diverse organizations across Hawai‘i. Drawing on two decades of training, coaching, and leadership framework development, Tracie partners with companies across sectors to cultivate talent and enhance organizational culture. Her tailored programs foster team dynamics, improve communication, attract top talent, and drive performance.
Esther Trinh is a Director in WTW’s Employee Experience business in Los Angeles, with 20 years of experience in employee communications. A creative thinker and problem solver, she develops strategic and customized employee engagement strategies—bolstered by innovative tactics, tools, and expert writing. Esther has led total rewards, careers and pay, and change management projects for clients across a diverse range of industries and sizes.
Tickets
$10.00 Member Ticket
$15.00 Guest Ticket
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SHRM Hawaii offers practical, high-quality programs designed to support HR professionals and Hawai‘i’s workplaces. Our events are thoughtfully planned by SHRM Hawaii committees and dedicated volunteers to deliver timely, relevant learning.
Event Policies
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Substitutions at the same registration level are welcome up to the day before the event.
Webinar Access, Recordings & Credits
Login details for virtual events are emailed prior to the program - please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive them. Webinar recordings are not guaranteed; when available and approved by the speaker, recordings and materials will be shared after the event. Most events offer SHRM and HRCI credits, with PDC details provided in the post-event survey. We encourage you to download or record your credit details right away to ensure accurate tracking for your recertification.
