Now is the Time to Focus on your Employee Experience

Positive company culture is a predictor of loyalty

By Brian Clark

President, AgileOne

The era of COVID-19 is marked by the “Great Resignation” for good reason: 41% of global workers are thinking of leaving their jobs in mid-2022 and beyond. For many of these workers, leaving remote work to return to daily 9-5 in-person office work is simply not an option for them anymore.

Employers are compelled to address worker sentiment as we move past the pandemic and confront the future of work. And this can prove to be challenging. This is why AgileOne’s Workforce Solutions Market Overview, Edition 3 focuses on exactly why workers are leaving their jobs and what companies can do to retain the talent they need to be successful. ?

People first

One contributing factor to the Great Resignation is toxic work culture. It’s important that people feel valued on the job. And if company leadership fail to pay close attention to the holistic employee experience, and the important role culture plays in job satisfaction, this can create fertile ground for a negative work environment leading to attrition.

At AgileOne, we were working hard to continue to prioritize our own employee experience, even before the pandemic, by doubling down on the things we could do to support a positive workplace culture. We work every day to prioritize our people and their needs. This isn’t just a way to foster goodwill and loyalty among the workforce—it helps workers feel valued, boosts a sense of emotional health and well-being.

The best leaders approach employees with empathy and an interest in addressing their unique needs, and almost any organization could benefit from re-examining the employee experience and taking important steps to improve.

There are many reasons to have optimism for the future of work. In helping companies remain vigilant about the issues affecting their workforces, AgileOne is confident we can continue to shape a better future for employers and the employees who keep their business going.

Top five takeaways:

Our full report provides much more detail on these challenging aspects of talent today — as well as what every company can do to make sure they are prepared to address their own talent shortages.

1.?????Organizations are on high alert:?With 41% of workers considering changing jobs in 2022 and beyond, organizations around the world are on high alert for ways to retain critical talent and foster more loyalty among their workforces

2.?????What workers want:?Key similarities across regions, industries and jobs: People want better opportunities, better work-life balance, and more recognition from employers regarding the value they bring to the table

3.?????Culture is key:?Addressing company culture is key to preventing voluntary resignations. Workers want a more human connection, and to be valued through more thoughtful strategies regarding flexibility, hybrid work scenarios and emotional well-being

4.?????Reconsider total workforce strategy:?Total Talent Management (TTM) connects people, processes, and technologies to help companies create plans to create employee autonomy, better well-being and better benefits?

5.?????Consider contingent:?Value and flexibility reign supreme in the contingent world. By adding this talent model to your workforce — and working with a partner like AgileOne — you can diversify your workforce strategy and be prepared for any market changes. Let’s talk about direct sourcing and talent communities and other options available to increase access to talent in ways that are specific to your business needs.

Want to know more??We’d love for you to?download our third edition of the Workforce Solutions Market Overview today to follow the most comprehensive workforce trends, and learn how AgileOne can benefit your business.