The experience customers have with your organisation is largely influenced by your employees. In the past few years, many employers have recognised the importance of creating a positive employee experience in the workplace. By enhancing employee experience, businesses can see increased job satisfaction, productivity and retention, which ultimately benefits customers and the organisation as a whole.
There are a variety of ways that employers can improve employee experience, such as:
Opportunities for Growth
Offering clear advancement paths is one of the most productive steps a company can take. It benefits recruitment, retention, and preserves valuable institutional knowledge. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts depend upon a foundation of transparency and trust, which is why it is critical to demonstrate that career advancement is a fair and equitable process. From conflict resolution to mindful leadership and more, employees can find equitable resources to help them develop their careers and enjoy a positive employee experience.
Positive Work Environment
Perhaps the best way to ensure a company is creating a positive workplace experience, and promoting a positive company culture, is to implement a Concierge or Community Management program. This is a dedicated team to care for workplaces, communities and employees. They provide a consistent and sustained approach that yields the desired result: a people-first culture that forges connections and inspires collaboration.
Life Balance
It is essential that employers realise that life balance is not “a numbers game”. For personal time to be valuable, it must be quality time. The same goes for work. It is difficult to completely insulate our personal time from our work experience. Many people struggle with bringing work home” and the quality of their personal time can suffer when this balance is off. Concierge services not only improve the quality of an employee’s personal time, but they are designed to improve the overall work life experience. Not only can a concierge help with personal challenges from minor errands to travel and major life events, but they can also help an employee deal with language issues, getting in touch with hard-to-reach suppliers, preparing for meetings, or remembering and managing the “personal touches” that employees depend upon to form important relationships, like remembering your niece’s upcoming birthday or suggesting gifts for your daughter’s graduation. Nothing enhances the employee experience more than making sure that all time is quality time.
Employee Feedback
As companies work to improve the employee experience, one area leaders will need to pay particular attention is internal communications. Effective communication puts a premium on collecting feedback that can guide companies in creating environments that inspire employees, and motivate them to share that inspiration with customers.It rises above just addressing the day-to-day operations of the company’s business, and establishes an open, honest, and transparent channel of communication that drives a culture of continual improvement and excellence.
Looking Ahead
By taking steps such as these to improve employee experience, employers can create a more positive and engaging work environment that supports the well-being and success of their employees.