Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
Angela Howard – Culture Expert
Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
Now that 2020 is over and companies have largely come to realize that the workplace will never be the same, it is time for leaders to involve employees in big policy changes now.
Later in 2021, businesses are anticipated to have more freedom in how they operate without the pressures of government-mandated guidelines.
But what comes next? While there is a glimmer of hope of bringing employees back into the office, this likely won’t happen for at least another several months.
However, employees have expressed both the desire to work from home, as well as in the office. So how can business leaders accommodate these varying needs?
For starters, ask them. Flexibility and choice will be essential moving forward. What do they need from their work arrangement? What would help improve their work atmosphere?
While remote workers prefer the lack of commute, they may need better connectivity at home. Conducting in-depth analysis of employees will be crucial in order to create the best employee experience possible.
This research should go beyond working arrangements. It should also include the importance of optimizing innovation, cybersecurity and any other factor that impacts how the company operates.
Doing so will keep employees engaged and show them that their opinions are valuable. Companies need to do much more than simply survive — they need to inspire and rejuvenate their employees to excel in the new year.
