Lisa has been at Essex County Council for seven years and is one of the Council's senior managers. Prior to taking up her current role as Employee Engagement Manager, she has enjoyed a variety of roles at Essex which have included developing and launching the Council's Leadership Academy and being the HR lead for flexible working and e-hr. Lisa was the proud recipient of the Best Line Manager 2010 from the Institute of Internal Communications. She is a member of the Engage for Success Taskforce' Practitioner Forum as well as a member of the CIPD's Employee Engagement Steering Committee. Her team's progress particularly in relation to their dedication to employee voice has been recognised nationally via various professional awards. With a diverse working background spanning both communications and HR, Lisa's passion for employee engagement has been gained through a mix of sectors including telecommunications, IT and local government. A counsellor and coach in her 'spare time', she is committed to practising what she preaches, striving to create happy working environments that enable people to fulfil their potential.