The pandemic may have shaken up the way we work, but many of these changes have proven to be both popular and productive. Experts suggest that employers do the following if they want to attract and keep good people in the post-COVID world:
- Design a workplace strategy employees will love.
- Communicate company culture to all employees and model it for everyone.
- Increase engagement and talent retention.
- Provide a sense of belonging for everyone in your organization at all levels.
- Understand how the workforce – remote, hybrid, and onsite – is doing.
- Manage the workplace from one place.
To accomplish these goals:
- Identify workplace challenges, including those related to the changing workforce, schedules, and makeup of your staff.
- Rethink who’s in charge. Realize that today’s workplace is a cross-department effort and that people are what makes the workplace.
- Ask the right questions. This includes addressing issues such as commute times, work/life balance, and challenges of the remote/hybrid workplace.
- Focus on employees’ needs. While you may not be able to meet all of each worker’s needs, it is important to take a person-centered approach to supporting employees and creating an environment where they feel appreciated and understood.
