The Global Workforce: The Not So Dirty Secret

Employee well-being is linked to several critical business outcomes, including engagement, intent to stay, brand ambassadorship and more. But many companies find it challenging to integrate wellness into culture and truly understand how it impacts the employee experience. What role does well-being play at your workplace? Are there specific steps you can take to improve employee wellness today and for the future?

Workplace culture starts from within and through its people and it plays a huge role in the employee experience. So, tailoring culture to employee expectations is how employers can stay competitive in a fierce employment market. In research by Officevibe, 53 percent of employees say they have searched for a new job in the last year, with the trend showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Look at any HR trends right now and the focus is on workplace culture. Or explicitly, having a culture that supports transformational change. Change has become the new normal, with organisations responding to advancing technology, intense competition, rising customer expectations and the need for new skills. Change requires people to flex, begin doing things in completely different ways. It can be tough mentally and emotionally.

Everyone has a natural communication style, but challenging situations that commonly arise in the workplace can require you to change your approach. In this webcast, Kathryn Benson and Stacy Glass of HR options provide guidance on how to prepare and navigate difficult workplace conversations. They will also provide information on properly giving and receiving feedback, dealing with employee negativity/barriers, and using communication to motivate. This webcast will underline the importance of strong communication on productivity and morale.