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Faced with an ongoing \u201cGreat Resignation,\u201d companies are trying to figure out how to not only bring employees back but keep them\u2014and make them happy to stay. Wowing employees at work is not an easy task, especially since employee work passion dropped dramatically in the COVID-19 era, with dimensions such as connection to colleagues and leaders, collaboration, and feedback taking the biggest hits, according to a recent survey by The Employee Work Passion Company in partnership with Training<\/em> magazine (see read more here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

In the past, salary bumps and bonuses might have done the trick, but today\u2019s employees are looking beyond the mighty dollar. \u201cThey want robust benefits; a mission that inspires them; and a workplace culture that fosters trust, professional growth, and work\/life balance,\u201d notes Robert Garcia, vice president of ICF Coaching in Organizations, in \u201cImproved Retention Through a Coaching Culture: Lessons from Cleveland Clinic.\u201d<\/a> They also seek perks such as four-day workweeks and flexible hours, remote work options, in-office yoga studios and gyms, and access to quiet spaces in the workplace.<\/p>\n

As companies try to lure employees back to the office by offering everything from free lunch<\/a> to private concerts<\/a>, employees are less interested in fun and games during the workday and more hungry for perks that enhance their work\/life satisfaction, a survey of 4,000-plus adults by Feelback Group<\/a> for Framery<\/a> found. Indeed, almost half of all office workers identified fitness perks, such as yoga studios and office gyms (46%), and access to a designated quiet space (44%) as the office perks they want most.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0FlexJobs\u2019 Work Insight 2022 Survey<\/a> of 1,200 people currently employed, remote work (77%) is considered the second most important element, ranked only behind salary (83%). In fact, remote work has become such a priority among today\u2019s workers that 57 percent say if they are not allowed to keep working remotely in their current position, they will look for a new job.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, says Joe Camberato, CEO and founder of National Business Capital, \u201cif you want your company to succeed, you have to take responsibility for employee engagement\u2014and it\u2019s an ongoing commitment.\u201d He offers some strategies to do that in \u201c5 Ways to Help Your Employees Win at Work.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Understand the Why<\/h2>\n

Kokoro Robinson, VP of Talent Acquisition at Velocity Global, believes terms such as the \u201cGreat Resignation\u201d or the \u201cWar on Talent\u201d create fear rather than inspiration. Instead of offering benefits your employees either don\u2019t want or don\u2019t take advantage of, he says, you need to understand the why<\/em> behind your employees\u2019 movements and work with your teams to create meaningful work they want to invest in. Asking them what their priorities are, and whether they\u2019ve changed, is an important step in retaining them long term, he notes in \u201cThe Great Resignation or the Great Reimagination?\u201d HR departments can lead the way in helping to identify key employee needs and solve them, adds Ramesh Ramani, co-founder, president, and CEO of ExpertusONE (see \u201cHow HR Can Be the Central Nervous System of Employee Engagement\u201d<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Echoing Robinson\u2019s point, Alpha UMi<\/a> founder and CEO Carrie Root, Ph.D., advises: \u201cDon\u2019t put people in an environment where they are boxed into performing a defined set of tasks without the ability to provide any input about those tasks. That is stifling for them and not healthy for your company.\u201d In \u201cCreating an Organizational Mindset and Environment for Developing Future Leaders,\u201d<\/a> she offers a blueprint for creating an environment that is conducive to empowering your workforce.<\/p>\n

Leaders Play a Key Role<\/h2>\n

An employee\u2019s mindset also plays a role in engagement, notes Jaimie Krause, Ph.D. A fixed mindset<\/em> is the belief that you are born with a certain amount of ability and you are unable to further develop in this area. A growth mindset,<\/em> on the other hand, is the ability to develop and grow with effort, learning, and persistence. Those with a growth mindset see their current abilities as the place where they are starting but\u2014with dedication\u2014will certainly surpass. Click here<\/a> to discover what Learning and Development (L&D) and leaders can do to promote employees\u2019 growth mindsets.<\/p>\n

Leaders play a huge role in the development of their employees, as well as their company\u2019s culture, stresses Zach Smith, chief activation officer and co-founder of Activate 180<\/a>.<\/u> \u201cManagers who pause to coach, empower, and advance the success of their employees build a foundation of trust that will equip their team to withstand organizational or personal obstacles,\u201d he writes in \u201cHow to Take Responsibility and Ownership in Employee Social Agreements,\u201d<\/a> leading their employees to show up stronger for their businesses.<\/p>\n

Steve Krull, founder of digital marketing agency Be Found Online<\/a>, found that creating a culture that gives back and prioritizes social responsibility improves overall employee morale. He believes his company\u2019s 95 percent employee retention rate is largely due to the organization\u2019s culture. He offers 5 tips to make an impact in \u201cCase Study: How Be Found Online Embeds Giving Back Into Its Framework.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Empowering Employees<\/h2>\n

In the end, as Mary Schafer, vice president in ADP\u2019s Change Management organization, concludes in \u201c3 Tips on Reskilling and Upskilling for Tomorrow\u2019s Workforce,\u201d<\/a> \u201cbuilding a supportive workplace culture that emphasizes training for all levels of employees is key to navigating the current tight talent market\u2026 Such programs will help to drive\u00a0employee satisfaction\u00a0and\u00a0retention,\u00a0along with building a culture of growth that empowers people to achieve their greatest potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

I encourage you to apply for our 2023 Training APEX Awards and tell us about your<\/em> training programs that are empowering your employees to achieve their greatest potential. To download the 2023 application and the qualitative and quantitative scoring guidelines, please visit:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/trainingapexawards\/<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll also present a special Webinar, \u201c2023 Training APEX Awards: Your Journey to the Top!\u201d<\/strong> with one of our Training Hall of Fame judges on Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. Eastern. We\u2019ll offer application tips and takeaways and answer questions. If you can\u2019t attend in person, you will be able to listen to the recording on demand at your leisure. Register at:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.trainingmagnetwork.com\/events\/3204<\/a><\/p>\n

Last But Not Least<\/h2>\n

I hope to connect with you in person at our upcoming TechLearn 2022 Conference<\/a> September 20-22 in Austin, TX. Download a\u00a0brochure<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and click here<\/a> to register. You\u2019ll get an automatic\u00a0$200 discount<\/strong>\u00a0on the TechLearn Conference with the Early Bird Rate. See you in September!<\/p>\n

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