As an employer, you want a great place to work for your employees. A great work environment where employees are happy, healthy, and feel they have a sense of purpose.
And the most important things employees are looking for in a great workplace aren’t big salaries and lots of vacation time; they’re looking for other long-term benefits in the workplace, like flexibility, development opportunities, and recognition for their work.
According to this infographic from Adecco USA, only 24 percent of workers are happy with the level of recognition they receive at their work. Ouch! And 70 percent of employees say recognition has no dollar value.
Check out the key takeaways for the infographic.
Source: Adecco USA
Key Takeaways
- Be flexible. One in four employees have high levels of conflict between work and family life. Offer flexibility in the workplace by offering flexible working hours and option to work remotely. Ask employees what flexible work practices work best for them.
- Communicate. According to a survey of 210,000 American employees, less than half were satisfied with the information they received from management. Adopt an “Open Door” policy at work to provide a better flow of communication, closer working relationships, accessibility, and faster access to information.
- Recognize success. Only 24 percent of employees are satisfied with the level of recognition they receive at work. Provide engaging work environments, status-based recognition, and fun at the workplace.
- Offer development opportunities. Only 39 percent of employees feel their are sufficient internal career opportunities in their workplace. Companies can provide professional development through: on-the-job training, reimbursement for continued education and training, creating opportunities for employees to connect and network, establishing a mentorship program.
- Build trust. According to 90 percent of workers, the most valued attributes in workplace relationships are: honesty, trust, and fairness. Proactively build interpersonal trust and communicate regularly with employees.
- Give and receive feedback. People want to hear feedback, both positive and negative, as long as it’s constructive. Timely and focused feedback helps employees to know if they’re meeting their goals.
- Provide a sense of purpose. 91 percent of workers who say their company has a strong sense of purpose also say their company has a history of strong financial performance.
