Building a sense of belonging at work starts with intentional effort. It’s shaped through consistent moments of connection, shared ownership, and a clear focus on community.
In this episode, Vanessa Brulotte sits down with Lee Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Confetti. They explore practical ways HR leaders can move beyond surface-level engagement and create a stronger culture. Lee shares how to simplify employee participation, support managers in leading culture, and use feedback to show real impact.
Key takeaways:
How to design engagement that feels personal
Why culture should be owned beyond HR
Ways to show the business value of connection
Key topics:
(01:12) Introducing Lee Rubin
(02:41) Common mistakes in engagement strategy
(05:03) Rebranding engagement as true belonging
(10:26) Revamping engagement ideas for established companies
(13:25) Virtual events that build connection
(17:19) Connecting burnout to a lack of engagement
(21:00) Securing leadership buy-in for engagement
(25:08) How better engagement drives business success
(29:49) Redefining success for employee programs
(32:21) Advice for building a more connected workplace
Key links:
Download BambooHR’s guide, “Discover the 10 Best Ways to Measure Employee Engagement”:
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