Creating an employee council can be a powerful way to strengthen communication and collaboration across an organization. When done well, these councils give employees a meaningful voice in shaping company culture, policies and priorities—transforming engagement from a buzzword into a shared responsibility.
But to make a real impact, an employee council needs more than good intentions; it needs focus. Clear, measurable goals ensure the group doesn’t just talk about ideas but translates them into action that builds trust and drives cultural change. Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council share smart, strategic starting goals to help companies set their employee councils up for long-term success.