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Work-life balancepolicies play an important role in building a more productive workforce. However, with round-the-clock assistance to customers, expectations to staying connected to work physically and/ virtuallyhave increased exponentially. Providing opportunities for work-life balance would benefit everyone, internally and externally.
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The workforce of today is driving fundamental changes in the way we do business. They are demanding flexibility, accountability, teamwork, and open communication from all levels of a company. More and more I hear about companies shifting to accommodate these demands, from a high technology manufacturer creating its own app to allow employees to communicate at will with leadership all the way to a consumer goods company allowing weeks of sabbatical for volunteer work.
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Digital distractions have become the new workplace normal. Having 24/7 access to emails, texts, calls and calls are considered a competitive advantage in the business world. While real-time communication is beneficial, devices pose a challenge for leaders to maintain and grow influence with clients, colleagues and employees.Many clients express concern that technological distractions make it difficult to capture their team’s attention.
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Top companies know what it takes to attract and retain top talent. Employees want more than just a paycheck, they want to connect with others in their organization and seek work-life integration. Convenience is one of the top factors that employees value from workplace programs. More so, employees are willing to pay out of pocket for these conveniences regardless of how much a company is subsidizing their workplace programs.
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The concept of "financial wellness" is quickly catching on in the employee benefits marketplace. A recent survey by Aon indicates that 93% of employers are very likely or moderately likely to create or expand their focus on financial wellness as employees look for guidance and programs that support their long-term financial health.
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As you are all aware, costs for employee benefits programs continue to rise – often beyond the reach of the average small company. Yet these same programs can help your employee retention plans. In this article, several possibilities are offered that may be especially relevant for smaller companies and their employees. The following will outline some important things to consider in this quest.
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Who knows more about you than you? As such, the person who knows best about what will keep your spirits high and stress in check, is you. As often as possible, you want to work with your internal rhythm so that you get the best of yourself, while minimizing the wear and tear while on the job. For example, any time you've been seated at your desk for twenty minutes or so, it's best to get up and stretch, even if for a few seconds. Your veins need this, so does your heart.
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Today, technology has changed the business world ten-fold. Every day there is an easier way to process, access, and disseminate information. Global business environments involve a high level of uncertainty and organizations will increasingly need better technology to improve staff satisfaction and employee well-being. Global expansion of business is constantly changing as organizations are increasingly participating in international markets. The emergence of global business environments drives companies to become world-class.
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I’ve got some bad news. Despite what industry experts or benefits administration providers might try and sell you, benefits technology will, in fact, NOT fix your company culture or employee engagement problems.
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