The Future of Work - What Employees Want

Adapting to the future of work

The workforce has been shifting rapidly and now employees have the upper hand when job searching, which is why businesses that want to retain and attract talent are revamping employee experience.

  • Employee experience refers to the reality of what it’s like to work for an organization and played a strong factor in the Great Resignation. 

With hundreds of sites dedicated to ranking businesses and helping people decide where to to work, competition is on the rise and executive priorities are changing.

  • The future of work calls for a people-centric approach that brings humanity and connection to the forefront of business.

  • By improving employee experience, companies are strengthening their positions against the evolving challenges of work.

Two values that employees are looking for

Transparency

Practicing transparency at work means encouraging clear communication and collaboration along with a deeper understanding of the business and people in it.

  • Being transparent with your employees promotes teamwork by fostering trust and strengthening relationships.

  • Increasing trust maximizes employee engagement which leads individuals to feel more satisfied at work, boosting work culture and improving employee retention rates.

Accountability

Accountability in the workplace refers to setting and holding people to a standard expectation through a company’s clearly defined mission, values, and goals.

  • Employee accountability applies to all levels of employees, from hourly workers to C-suite executives, the responsibility for accomplishing business goals must be consistent across the board.

  • When balanced with job role autonomy, accountability cultivates a high-performing organization where employees can own their work and strive for excellence.

Click here to learn how ConnectUs facilitates a work environment that is both people-focused and result-driven.

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