Coworkers were great, but most were recently laid off
Layoffs took out many highly qualified people and outsourcing of key groups had made the quality of work/relationships very poor
Trust and encouraging diversity. People do not feel supported and don't trust the executive team. Forget about them doing anything with the results from employee surveys
It takes absolutely forever to secure talent. Bureaucratic and many levels for approval from multiple groups to get someone approved for hire. Not unusual for 3-6 month process
Communication. Connecting with people to appreciate their lives experience. Reinforce that it's not just what you get done, but how it's done that makes people feel valued and part of a team.