Why Treating People Well Is Priceless & Less Expensive Than You Think
Whenever I tell organizations to invest in employee experience the first thing that usually comes up is cost.
Whenever I tell organizations to invest in employee experience the first thing that usually comes up is cost.
As someone who has long championed employee experience and putting people first, this was a really hard but necessary article to write. Recently, we have seen a dramatic shift in terms of the balance of power from organizations to employees but it has gone too far in one direction.
For decades organizations around the world have been places where employees NEED to work. Today, we are making a shift to creating places where employees actually WANT to work there. This is a big part of what employee experience is all about.
I’ve been creating content in various forms on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work for over 15 years. I’ve mostly done this on platforms like LinkedIn, my email newsletter list, and other social media channels.
Do you want to know how to attract and retain the world’s top talent? This is the #1 trend for many organizations around the world.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the relentless pursuit of success and growth often leads organizations to overlook the human element. However, it is crucial for leaders to prioritize employee experience and recognize the moments that matter to their teams.
The importance of employee experience has never been higher. I wrote my book, The Employee Experience Advantage half a decade ago and the material in that book is more relevant and accurate today than it was then.
Employees are changing. One of the biggest struggles for today’s leaders is finding and engaging talent in a new world of work where people have changed values, preferences, and priorities.
The workplace has dramatically evolved, shifting from office smoking and nine-to-five schedules to work-life integration. In today’s competitive job market, organizations must prove their worth to potential employees who scrutinize company culture, technology, and leadership.
As we progress into 2023, organizations are seeking ways to attract, retain, and engage their employees in an uncertain and turbulent world. While focusing on employee experience is easy when everything is going well, it is more challenging and crucial when it’s not.