Workforce Science Associates (WSA)

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Workforce Science Associates (WSA) is a consulting firm founded in 2016 with main office located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was formed by former executives of Kenexa, a workforce optimization company later acquired by IBM. WSA operates as a for-profit organization dedicated to improving employee engagement and organizational performance through data-driven strategies and consulting solutions.

The company's mission is to help organizations create high-performing workforces by leveraging behavioral science, advanced analytics, and leadership insights. Services include employee engagement surveys, diversity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and lifecycle surveys. WSA also maintains one of the largest employee engagement databases (WSAdata) which spans over 10 million employees across 142 countries and 20+ industries. This benchmarking resource enables organizations to make informed, strategic decisions that align with workforce priorities.

In 2019, WSA was named Qualtrics’ inaugural Employee Experience Partner of the Year in recognition of the company's expertise in designing and implementing scalable employee experience programs.

The company collaborates with global enterprises across sectors to drive measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and productivity.

Examples of Work

Workforce Performance Lab: WSA Research — conducts studies, analyses, and breakdowns of the data collected from organizations globally in relation to the employee experience. Data are packaged into reports that provide HR departments and leaders insights into employee commitment and motivational drivers.
State of the Workforce: An annual research report tracking trends in the workplace affecting employee experience, leadership effectiveness, and workforce dynamics.
Workforce Transformation in Healthcare: A case study involving conducting annual employee engagement surveys to assess the workforce's behaviors, thoughts, and drivers. WSA's survey work helps identify critical areas needing improvement, particularly in recognition and future vision, which then allows the healthcare organization to develop targeted action plans.
Surviving or Thriving? A Closer Look at Manager Effectiveness in Evolving Work Environments: A research by WSA that analyzes organizational data to understand an intriguing trend where manager effectiveness scores were improving while overall employee engagement was declining. The research focuses on examining manager experiences across different leadership levels and investigating whether increased manager effectiveness might be linked to stronger direct manager connections despite weaker organizational connections.