First and last impressions count when it comes to the employee experience. Before the Job Interview there are several factors to consider. These influence the future employee and the employee who is exiting or off-boarding the company. Company Branding A company’s brand needs to be consistent, engaging and authentic across all mediums if it expects…
It is important to note that when it comes to communications one size does not fit all. There is “an increase in generational gaps in the workplace as more college graduates are being hired whilst seniors are delaying retirement to a later age. As a result, people of different ages, anywhere from 18 to 70…
“Happy employees are healthier and more productive – so don’t overlook the importance of having fun in the workplace” (Chignell, 2018). Adding a fun element to the workplace can lead to improved results for employees, leaders, and the wider organisation. Happiness can have a positive effect on the health of employees, reducing their absenteeism. Fun…
‘More than 1,000 executives worldwide identified the issues they expect to command their attention in the coming year. The biggest challenge found? It’s developing, attracting, and retaining “next gen” leaders faced with the immense responsibility of staying competitive as the digital disruption continues to transform the workplace.’ (Schwantes, 2018). Leaders need to have both hard…
“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work – Vince Lombardi.” (Brainyquotes, 2018). Team members play an important part in an employee’s role. Activities should be inclusive of all team members. Collaboration and mutually shared goals create a sense of…
The role or job for the employee includes several factors all of which can have a bearing on engagement: – Hard Skills – ‘Hard skills are teachable abilities or skill sets that are easy to quantify. Typically, you’ll learn hard skills in the classroom, through books or other training materials, or on the job.’ (Doyle,…
Where does Employee Health and Well-being Fit in the Employee Experience? The employee brings their whole self to work and to have a positive employee experience one must consider the whole employee. A key factor in this consideration is the health and well-being of the employee. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes Wellbeing and Health…
This blog covers two aspects of the employee experience journey, namely Off-boarding and the Exit Interview. The experience for an employee off-boarding from a company is important. An employee leaving can be either an advocate or a critic. Consider the fact that the employee may one day return to the company. If the leaving experience is…
One factor that can influence the prospective employee and their employee experience journey is how the company is portrayed, particularly online. If a potential employee is interested in applying for the job advertised the next step will be for them to research the company. This is invariably done online using various search engines and will include…
Day One is a crucial step in the employee experience journey. The day the newly hired employee starts is an important touch-point in the their life and career. How they experience their first day will have a bearing on how they settle into the company, therefore the company needs to ensure the employee has the…