Chris Stark

Chris Stark is the founder of Stark Engagement Consulting, a management consulting firm focused on employee engagement and cultural change.2 With a background in psychology from California State University-Long Beach, Stark has extensive experience in human resources and leadership roles.1

Professional Experience

Stark's career includes several notable positions:

• Founder of Stark Engagement Consulting (December 2015 - Present)1
• Creator and Host of the "Hacking Your Leadership" podcast (August 2017 - Present)1
• Director of Human Resources at Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (September 2011 - March 2016)1
• Various roles at Best Buy, including Manager of Employer Brand, Regional Training Manager, and Store Manager

Expertise and Approach

Chris Stark is known for his expertise in:

• Employee engagement
• Employer branding
• Leadership development
• Corporate culture

He advocates for flatter corporate environments that eliminate hierarchy and encourage collaboration towards common goals. Stark utilizes training, customized SaaS technology, social media, and storytelling to create cultures that prevent employee disengagement and reduce turnover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology from California State University-Long Beach
• SHRM-SCP certification1

Chris Stark's approach focuses on creating organizations that attract, engage, and retain talent, particularly millennial employees.3 His work aims to save organizations significant costs associated with recruiting, hiring, and training replacements due to employee turnover.