Business leaders are preparing to take the next step into figuring out which operational strategies will be the most beneficial in the future.
When making these decisions, leaders must keep in mind what they can do to ensure their employees have the best workplace experience possible, particularly as many have gone through many challenges over the past year.
The Work Trend Index report from People Matters analyzed the productivity patterns in Microsoft Teams since the beginning of this year and surveyed over 6,000 information and frontline workers across various countries.
Some of the most significant findings of the research were that the pandemic led to increased burnout and that one of the biggest issues of remote working was the loss of human connection in the workplace.
In order to reap the benefits of both in-office and at-home working policies, People Matters and Microsoft has created “The Wellbeing Week” to help employees make the most of their work environment.
“This has been a very trying period for our people who have shown the highest commitment levels despite the headwinds of the external environment,” said Kavita Mathur, Head of Human Resources at Trilegal. “Lack of social interactions, confinement, and an increasing workload, all this has taken a toll on individuals both physically and emotionally.”
In order to help TriLegal’s employees stay engaged throughout the pandemic, the law firm offered mindfulness workshops, as well as access to counselors if they are struggling mentally.
Overall, one of the biggest lessons learned over the last nine months is how critical interactions with colleagues can be, especially during these trying times.
