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Lyssa Test
Writer, Culture Amp
Lyssa Test is a writer at Culture Amp, where she writes articles on all things workplace culture. She graduated from Washington and Lee. University with a B.A. in Mass Communications and French.
Latest posts by Lyssa Test
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The 2024 people analytics and AI landscape
Employee experience![How to create a post-survey action plan](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/xfbug3XefKkuiLGzLQoAfZySNvw=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/8bd/07c/929/8bd07c929361a864a0f114c9/Copy-of-Blog-header-TitleHeadline-880x440.png)
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How to create a post-survey action plan (template and exercises)
Employee experience![The state of DEI in 2024](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/chc5dUg13PyJeMmU5PN1jo9KENo=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/769/855/543/7698555430a8a60d7a5a9669/AdobeStock-725121803.jpeg)
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The state of DEI in 2024: Key takeaways and insights
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/Ulko_UpSGM_zDeJPJufnJ4veVy4=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/9e8/139/65a/9e813965a232fec101e40d05/Blog-header-core-values.png)
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Your guide to company values (best practices + examples)
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/2QiTBHmJxVWshRebVpKjCowmQ7w=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/cea/f65/c94/ceaf65c942ca952bade53dcd/Blog-header-OKR-vs-KPI.png)
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Decoding success metrics: Understanding OKRs vs KPIs
Performance management![Menopause in the workplace](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/LeI_ti7l0ckQAZLmfaJusgRPKXk=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/1c5/516/8b4/1c55168b44e32e0dd1330c81/AdobeStock-482907982.jpeg)
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Menopause in the workplace: 5 strategies to support women
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/-qUjfHC6bbvVJlRtVP2D2V4WBYE=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/675/7f8/cd4/6757f8cd48e29a6871441630/Blog-header-employe-connection.png)
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8 strategies for fostering employee connection at work
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/YpRnnSisGYxqIBJtgPstGnsuud0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/911/773/80e/91177380ec8df09cf96541a8/Blog-header-employee-value-proposition.png)
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Employee value proposition: What it is and why you need one
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/KOFTCyLW4t0xkyjh6iIVlsn_fkc=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/afc/6c2/fe0/afc6c2fe088627262cbfee60/Blog-header-employee-disengagement.png)
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How to recognize disengagement and reignite employee passion
Employee engagement![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/ydPCduQ7ZMDshuZZ4TIhnIAe2_Y=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/b1e/21c/71a/b1e21c71a359b775988c765a/Blog-header-Retention-Bonus.png)
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Maximizing employee loyalty with retention bonuses
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/1eLxhaPncdVIrYrDfD6fm5XkfYg=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/e68/08c/298/e6808c2985fb27f82ab15e6c/Blog-header-people-strategy.png)
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What is people strategy? A comprehensive guide
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/rR__Vzx0cn9jTt2KIQ8MsRqPZXk=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/a89/ea8/b6d/a89ea8b6d414799d6b312374/Blog-Culture-First-2023.png)
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5 key takeaways from Culture First Global 2023
Employee experience![Text reading "Chobani & Cotton On" on a purple background](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/1bfqCljFFjFKkYPjaADvqLvzlYE=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/8fa/d03/547/8fad0354762ecb3b62ff7045/Blog-header-Customer-Spotlight-Chobani-Cotton-On.png)
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Lessons from Chobani and Cotton On on empowering managers
Employee experience![Top HR conferences](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/sZ5ulNK6JZQSSq_6DyAHYbkKRA8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/6ae/808/68e/6ae80868ed1d3357d6f0b465/Copy-of-Blog-header-Title-880x440-3.png)
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20+ HR conferences for practitioners around the globe
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/gbmO7vf1f9lAZmsT2JoQWf5vonY=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/13c/541/ddb/13c541ddb599b5bf6e90c6a2/Blog-header-doubl.png)
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Double-barreled questions: What they are and how to avoid them
Employee engagement![Older female employee managing and giving guidance to her direct report](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/AFGKxvOphh4rYbnFAo6imBSCen0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/291/088/859/29108885935e447b6bf18280/Blog-header-managers-guide-promo.png)
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Your guide to managing and growing a high-performing team
Employee experience![Man on laptop](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/ACAjnsMdSes8lUsw08pfPpr0gp0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/1a1/d78/213/1a1d782133c9d99b1b876fa4/blog-grow-coaching-model.png)
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The GROW coaching model: What it is and how to use it
Employee development![Two employees talking to each other](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/-eIRCImLy9vJa3Tn2P7cMX5x0OM=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/6cc/586/99a/6cc58699ae88b5845b640005/blog-exit-interview-template.png)
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Exit interview template: What to ask departing employees
Employee experience![Two employees talking face-to-face during a one-on-one meeting](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/8JuVMGsve3web-NgGTcWXFqyvA8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/b21/40e/065/b2140e065b83bf26e56e31da/blog-one-on-one-meeting-template.png)
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One-on-one meeting template: How to lead effective meetings
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Likert scale: How to use the popular survey rating scale
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How to give feedback to your manager (with examples)
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A guide to creating a successful individual development plan
Employee development![Text reading "Pros and cons of employee satisfaction surveys" on a light blue background](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/cH3KQ594qDyyQaZ1n5xUB2HZ7_I=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/e8d/91e/440/e8d91e44041c255f73e5ff14/2304-blog-feature-Pros-and-cons-of-employee-satisfaction-surveys.png)
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Employee satisfaction surveys: Why they’re controversial
Employee engagement![Thoughtful employee looking away from laptop](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/xBMmAfJoZ5E2kD6ryMe2UeGEOqc=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/c99/9a9/3db/c999a93db67dc93a2b75e6dc/blog-employee-engagement-results-action.png)
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Pulling actionable takeaways from employee engagement results
Employee engagement![Text reading "Deezer" on a light orange background, with a teal semi-circle reading "Customer spotlight" below it.](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/D-sX9FpuBwkICoQjUAtk1ot5maU=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/383/c8a/f2b/383c8af2b404f4d31e1e4600/2303-blog-customer-spotlight-deezer.png)
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How Deezer focuses on culture and community to retain talent
Employee experience![The benefits of using open-ended survey questions in surveys](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/Z2z2AwsHVG9X3jdA-4nOGgSZuO8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/ec0/883/d39/ec0883d39d6708741792321b/blog-open-ended-survey-questions.png)
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The benefits of using open-ended survey questions in surveys
Employee engagement![How to get funding](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/6kvs_BmNCwS8tCCU0I22BFsNWB8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/4f5/e0a/71f/4f5e0a71fdce24e01b9acf29/blog-how-to-get-funding.png)
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Want to receive funding? Work on company culture
Employee experience![Performance review questions](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/ty6a07gvpR73d3x3BWPnTw7hXes=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/14a/ff3/a1e/14aff3a1e50a704a926a8c52/blog-performance-review-questions.png)
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9 performance review questions for more efficient reviews
Performance management![How company lifecycle stage shapes employee engagement](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/kky3XVKAOG1J-ysZAq2f0s-Dbk8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/110/715/697/110715697ed78bb624c09a5f/2203-blog-how-company-lifecycle-stage-shapes-emploee-engagement2x.png)
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The company lifecycle: Understanding how it shapes engagement
Employee engagement![How to use DEI-specific surveys to jumpstart your DEI strategy](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/UL7hpHaouVqo-jBCA64LdwSc6jo=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/b6f/ad6/fd5/b6fad6fd5e49fef5653e5e65/blog-dei-survey.png)
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How to use DEI-specific surveys to jumpstart your DEI strategy
Diversity & inclusion![Company holidays: 3 models and how they impact DEI](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/IGLK2QwUvu23fX6IGIzZGjhg8t0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/453/4b7/1d7/4534b71d7620f4bfc57e348b/2111-blog-feature-celebrating-public-holidays-inclusively2x.png)
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Company holidays: 3 models and how they impact DEI
Diversity & inclusion![The 5 secrets to reducing employee turnover](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/qDCx195wKsfb8OuFMcz9vKffzIo=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/078/0a9/d7c/0780a9d7c72030e6d0ee0a6c/Blog-The-5-secrets-to-reducing-employee-turnover.png)
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The 5 secrets to reducing employee turnover
Employee experience![Stay interviews: Your key to retaining top performers](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/pKsonJpON-SUS8cnYoDjeZBJMkM=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/0c5/ff2/c23/0c5ff2c2316507aa13572fc2/blog-Stay-interviews-Your-key-to-retaining-top-performers.png)
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Stay interviews: Your key to retaining top performers
Employee engagement![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/1sD_ZGYpNB5Xz8zepVH3wino8-8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/f34/fd9/830/f34fd98303160743bfe9f398/blog-employee-personas.png)
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Employee personas: The key to understanding your workforce
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/HXi_nMA9r8G8DMu3FjqCUyghCfU=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/ded/587/276/ded58727653d9859309271a9/blog-performance-review-calibrations.png)
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Performance review calibrations: What you need to know
Performance management![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/P7V16gkfAdLVYQOyGkPej_ivQwc=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/469/e28/041/469e2804182a8cf77f307c59/thumbnail-website-880x4402x-1.png)
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How to start an employee resource group at your company
Diversity & inclusion![Drive engagement with 1-on-1's](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/sxV1YY4hMMke2v4pUxFpN4Q84OU=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/1a9/677/a42/1a9677a421959eda621feeb2/blog-feature-how-1-on-1s-improve-engagement2x.png)
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Driving engagement with Culture Amp’s 1-on-1 meeting tool
Employee engagement![Orange graphic featuring the Understand your employees toolkit](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/blZ4a2ddpZcW-y4QSiApZ1n4pOU=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/8ba/3df/db0/8ba3dfdb012e20f8b5cd19aa/HAW-Toolkit1-Blog-660x3302x.png)
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9 employee engagement metrics you should be using
Employee engagement![Two people looking at a laptop as two other people in the background talk](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/zirQoqo3NOL1HR_O7kTEypbXgc8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/5fa/d09/fa7/5fad09fa702b4d4a87660b74/shutterstock-1702087261-1.png)
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How to use OKRs to tie individual goals to business success
Performance management![Two colleagues talking to each other](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/dMRClcH3U5O0q5MbSD5R_8QO3Rc=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/bc1/486/68f/bc148668ff671262683e3d60/shutterstock-1322060366.png)
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The power of giving constructive feedback
Performance management![Two people talking with laptops](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/w74Q4FmGe1t6xC4-8sOW_2U8P6g=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/c0c/29e/5a0/c0c29e5a05a06736b6a42810/blog-5-ways-to-embed-DEI.png)
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5 ways to embed DEI practices into your company culture
Diversity & inclusion![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/bMk4jncf3N6w0PG1DHH6uM8hB_U=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/e88/7be/637/e887be6379cd2d6511d6743c/blog-feature-workplace-resilience-4-skills-your-manager-needs2x.png)
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Resilience in the workplace: The 4 skills your managers need
Employee experience![Maintaining culture through change](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/UpznbP8wG2wQSPltNONb3vVuwec=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/ad8/989/b4e/ad8989b4e5f1a6485db787b6/blog-feature-how-to-prioritize-company-culture-during-periods-of-change2x.png)
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How to prioritize and maintain company culture during periods of change
Employee experience![25 fun virtual team building activities](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/2KaKOKULjNmy-fds-FHN_bhjchQ=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/5c0/236/17c/5c023617c8f326c2e8afe292/blog-25-fun-virtual-team-building-activities.png)
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25 fun virtual team building activities that aren’t a happy hour
Employee engagement![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/SM2IKJVf4-AkCqQEAw7lCu5yhr8=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/954/914/95a/95491495a18c194e4602dfb7/blog-feature-the-top-4-skills-hr-teams-need-20212x.png)
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The top 4 HR skills teams need in 2021
Employee experience![How to communicate engagement survey results to your team](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/iRxAJMxIXPwe8Ivc1VzsHJtwzfs=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/d63/32d/760/d6332d7602870ba693f793bc/blog-employee-engagement-results-communication.png)
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How to communicate engagement survey results to your team
Employee engagement![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/ebejn0ZBFZ2dHeMhG0qYtwG53r0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/821/7c3/ecb/8217c3ecbeff7774a83d8e96/blog-feature-how-mozilla-prioritized-employee-experience-during-crisis2x.png)
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How Mozilla prioritized employee experience during crisis
Employee experience![Why 1-on-1s are central to meaningful employee engagement](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/9hIiujtH8DzUS_kX-OGOQa-cZpA=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/4d2/cb4/54c/4d2cb454c4193e54249fc09d/blog-Why-1-on-1s-are-central-to-meaningful-employee-engagement.png)
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Why 1-on-1s are central to meaningful employee engagement
Employee engagement![Responding to crisis: How to support yourself and your team](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/U-R5dUUn2AxDR-y4jB3D8hzIggo=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/2da/a25/1f8/2daa251f812ea65e54cdce0b/blog-Responding-to-crisis-How-to-support-yourself-and-your-team.png)
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Responding to crisis: How to support yourself and your team
Employee experience![Using employee experience data to conquer workplace politics](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/qDFv07alVhYGq2ajaEEvhxfhFOU=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/3a7/4a9/3ad/3a74a93ad773f76a6934c11f/blog-workplace-politics.png)
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Using employee experience data to conquer workplace politics
Employee experience![Building an employee experience for a hybrid workforce](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/bavzYbgtyBqwIFaltk6XrrvHQD0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/32c/d41/fe5/32cd41fe5159d1a7b90a52d4/blog-employee-experience-hybrid-workforce.png)
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Building an employee experience for a hybrid workforce
Employee experience![](https://image-service.usw2.wp-prod-us.cultureamp-cdn.com/lFI-o6wi7X6-iPoaAcBSC6lZbU0=/624x415/cultureampcom/production/c65/ab4/8ad/c65ab48adc72ecdf5f88f0a1/blog-feature-6-ways-support-acknowledge-strong-managers2x.png)
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6 ways to support and acknowledge strong managers
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5 quick wins to help you be a better manager
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A manager’s ultimate checklist for effective 1-on-1s
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The importance of 1-on-1 meetings
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Employee experience data: The secret to tough decisions
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