Ethan Salk
HEAD OF RESEARCH
Ethan designs, develops, and implements research projects ranging from straightforward small-scale assessments to complex multi-modal data collection and interpretation efforts. He focuses on rigorous research methodology, advanced analytics and visualization techniques, and data storytelling that enables action. He has spent his career focused on employee research and analytics, concentrating on understanding and driving improved employee experience for his clients. He has worked with organizations of all sizes across industries, including many in global technology, financial, and manufacturing.
Prior to joining CRA | Admired Leadership®, he was a Principal in Mercer’s Employee Research practice, driving engagement survey administration, insight generation, and action prioritization, as well as supporting Mercer’s thought leadership efforts. Before that, he was the Director of Engagement & Analytics at Kincentric (formerly Aon’s Employee Engagement practice) and led the analytics and consulting functions at Energage where he and several colleagues received employee measurement related patents. During his career, he also spent time driving employee engagement surveying and OD-based analytics at eBay and facilitating talent management practices at the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Ethan earned a Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan University.
Ethan is passionate about rescuing dogs and currently has two small dogs, Gizmo and Jacob. When not at work, he enjoys spending his time outside doing things like trail running, hiking, biking, and paddle boarding.
