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title: The best employee experience is a sense of purpose - and results that inspire by David Walker
description: Chapter preview by David Walker, former comptroller of the United States, of his contribution to Benivo's upcoming book by some of the World's leading experts on creating the perfect Employee Experience.
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# [The best employee experience is a sense of purpose - and results that inspire by David Walker](https://www.benivo.com/blog/the-best-employee-experience-is-a-sense-of-purpose-and-results-that-inspire)

 Written by [Matthew Chic](https://www.benivo.com/blog/author/matthew-chic) | 17.01.2019

This is part of a longer chapter, which is included in the “The Value of a Great Welcome - Employee Experience for New Joiners”, a thought leadership compilation, edited by Benivo and published last year. The book contains contributions from 30 senior Talent and Mobility professionals and provide thought-provoking ideas and useful tips for improving the preboarding and onboarding experience for your staff.

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**Article Preview**

By David Walker

*In 1998, I was appointed by president Bill Clinton to the position of Comptroller General of The United States, heading up what is now known as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). I held this position until 2008, serving under both President Clinton and subsequently under President George W Bush.*

*When I joined, the agency was in deep trouble. A byzantine organisation structure and massive inefficiencies had led to a government-imposed hiring freeze. The overall organisation had been cut down by 40% in the previous five years. Employee morale was down and the agency was "at risk".*

*I believe that some of the changes I instigated in partnership with GAO executives were instrumental in sharpening our public profile, improving our performance, and attracting more high-calibre candidates.*

1. *Bring in private sector ethos*
2. * Infuse and sharpen a sense of purpose*
3. * Make the organisation the employer of choice*

***The Honorable David M. Walker, Former Comptroller General of The United States, Founder & CEO of the Comeback America Initiative, and currently Republican Candidate for Governor of Connecticut***

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The book is now available [free for download as an eBook](https://www.benivo.com/ebook/value-of-welcome-edition-1) (you can also find it [for sale](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Value-Welcome-Employee-Experience-Joiners/dp/1916472109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539257246&sr=8-1&keywords=benivo&utm_campaign=Employee%20Experience%20Book%201st%20Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Bcx04cYgz8wLmgLaN4e4sC_QrhoMzAyIqZ_YLt8BTvAALk0G-Xzj5D6XL0A0roDITiHYH) on Amazon at £49.99).

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