EP.62: Beyond Perks: Redefining Engagement for Today’s Workforce
UnmutedJuly 03, 2026
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EP.62: Beyond Perks: Redefining Engagement for Today’s Workforce

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #62
✨ Beyond Perks: Redefining Engagement for Today’s Workforce

Topic: Beyond Perks – Redefining Engagement for Today’s Workforce
Guest: Agata Zasada – Chief People Officer at ZayZoon
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp


Episode Overview:

Employee engagement has evolved. For years, organizations measured engagement through turnover, retention, bonuses, and workplace perks. But today's workforce expects something more meaningful. Engagement is no longer about ping pong tables and free snacks. It's about purpose, flexibility, growth, and creating an employee experience people genuinely want to be part of.


In this episode, Agata Zasada shares practical insights on how organizations can rethink engagement for today's workforce.


We Explore:

👉 How employee expectations have evolved
👉 Why purpose matters more than perks
👉 Practical ways HR can adapt to today's workforce
👉 Actions leaders can take immediately to improve engagement


If you're an HR leader, manager, or executive looking to build a more engaged workforce, this episode is full of practical ideas you can implement today.


About Agata Zasada:

Agata Zasada (MBA, CPHR) is Chief People Officer at ZayZoon, where she leads people strategy and culture for one of Canada's fastest-growing fintech companies. Previously, she held executive HR leadership roles at Paystone and Bananatag, helping both organizations scale through periods of rapid growth and transformation. With nearly 20 years of HR leadership experience, Agata specializes in culture, leadership, and organizational strategy. In 2024, she was recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officers.


🔗 Connect with Agata: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agatazasada/


About ScaleHR:

The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), helping emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech companies grow through Catalyst, our community-driven content, influencer marketing, and omnichannel marketing solution.


📩 Connect with us: https://linkly.link/2BtHI


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