Ipsos Australia launches employee experience research and advisory practice

Ipsos today announced the launch of its employee experience research and advisory practice, following the recent acquisition of Big Village Australia.

The new practice will be led by Wendy McInnes, as Director of Employee Experience, and Colin Ireland, Research Director.

The practice’s dedicated team of employee research specialists, and survey platform developers, led by Director, XM Technology, Matthew Pickett, have been delivering some of the largest and most complex employee experience programs across the region for more than a decade. These programs help company leaders engage employees, cultivate a high-performing culture, capitalise on talent, link people and business strategies, differentiate customer experiences, and outperform commercially. 

Workplace dynamics have changed dramatically since 2020. The team will be focused on helping Ipsos’ clients create high performing and innovative workplaces that are future fit.

Wendy McInnes said: “Employees are at the heart of business success and our specialism in employee experience means that Ipsos is now able to provide clients with the most advanced research and advisory solutions in the areas of employee experience, workplace culture, leadership and change management.”

Simon Wake, CEO Ipsos Australia, said: “Wendy, Matt and Colin’s credentials are impeccable, with more than 30 years’ experience in advising both government and commercial clients on data-led employee insights, driving employee engagement and performance.”