The future of work is personal. Since spring 2020, we’ve learned that we can change where, how and when we work and still get things done. We may miss seeing our colleagues in person, but we’re finding new and meaningful ways to connect and collaborate.
A people-centered workplace starts by considering the needs and circumstances of everyone involved. We can design a complete approach that benefits our employees, our customers and the bottom line.
While leaders can steer with strategy and business goals, it’s the people doing the work who are closest to what they need to be more effective, to what customers/clients need and want, and what works and what doesn’t. Employee insights, concerns and ideas are valuable resources to understand and incorporate into how we get things done.
The pandemic has illuminated the importance of creating a work environment where people feel physically and psychologically safe and know they are appreciated, cared about and treated fairly.
We can’t go back, so it’s time to build on the flexibility we have created and design workplaces that can adapt to the changing circumstances and needs of employees, customers/clients and business environments.
Collect the right data at the right time to reveal, assess and continually improve conditions. With the right systems, extracting actionable insights will support continuous evolution.
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