High employee engagement does not necessarily mean that employees are happy, satisfied, and motivated at work. In fact, research suggests that 18% of organisations have high engagement along high turnover. This raises the pertinent questions: Are we really listening to our employees? Are we creating workforce experiences that truly resonate with them? Or are we just focused on creating a facade of engagement?
Read MoreThe progression of business success has always been an intriguing narrative of innovation and strategic planning. From the days of the Industrial Revolution to the digital age, companies have relied on their ability to adapt and evolve to thrive. However, one factor has always remained constant: people.
Read MoreEmployee productivity is the heartbeat of any organisation, driving profitability, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage. Conversely, low productivity can strain resources and lead to inefficiencies, project setbacks, and missed opportunities.
Read MoreWhen servicing your car, you want to ensure the investment is worth it. You want to know precisely what you are paying for and the benefits it will bring. You expect an accurate report on how well your car is running, what needs to be done to improve its performance, and the return you can expect on your investment.
Read MoreIn a time where organisations strive to enhance productivity, combat employee burnout, and stay ahead in a competitive market, understanding and managing EX have become the key differentiator for any successful business. Organisations that recognise these shifts in the macro work environment and prioritise how they listen, measure, and act on employee feedback will be best positioned to compete for talent, positively impact employee retention, improve employee engagement and increase the productivity and satisfaction of people at work.
Read MoreTransparency is crucial when it comes to cultivating a positive work culture. It allows for open communication and collaboration; with it, organisations can retain the trust and loyalty of their employees. According to Slack’s Future of Work study, 80% of today’s workers want insights into how decisions are made at their organisation, and 87% of today’s job seekers want transparency in their future workplace.
Read MoreWith economic headwinds knocking at our doors, businesses are trying everything to stay competitive. And while yes, investing more in strategic workforce planning and finding innovative ways to cut costs can make a significant difference, the most overlooked business tool is often right under our noses – understanding the voice of your employees and leveraging it to drive desired business results. As we found with our 2022 Insight222 People Analytics Trends Survey, Employee Listening is one of the top five areas where people analytics adds the most business value.
Read MoreWith 70% of surveyed respondents agreeing that business leaders have shown more interest in employee experience since the COVID-19 pandemic, it indeed is no surprise that employee experience has come to the forefront of improving business goals. Yet many companies are struggling with how to reach their goals with their EX efforts. Connecting analytic teams with business goals is a helpful way to overcome this challenge.
Read MoreOur 2022 Insight222 People Analytics Trends research found that people analytics as a discipline has grown in importance. This is evident from the continued investment that global organisations are making in growing their people analytics functions. Our research also shows that the percentage of companies experiencing an increase in the size of their people analytics teams has increased yearly since 2020, with 65% having increased their team size in 2022.
Read MoreI recently caught up with Ralf Buechsenschuss, until recently Global Head of Organisational Design, People Analytics and Digitalisation at Zurich Insurance, and now Employee Experience Executive at Microsoft. Ralf shared with me a case study of how during this time at Zurich Insurance, he tapped into a pool of people on the autistic spectrum to close a skills gap on the people analytics team in order to complete an important project. Ralf kindly agreed to share the story with readers of the myHRfuture blog.
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