This document discusses improving the employee experience. It provides an overview of research showing a positive employee experience leads to better retention and performance. While many companies see employee experience as important, few have dedicated roles for it or collect needed data. Common obstacles to improving experience are budget, resources, tools and understanding. The document defines key elements of experience like culture, communication and inclusion. It outlines strategies like starting small, training managers, using data to drive decisions and frequent evaluation and communication. New technologies can help span the entire employee lifecycle and integrate systems for a more seamless experience.