Recently I’ve been thinking about how employees expect very different things from work today than in the past. Years ago, people went to work just for a paycheck and stayed at one organization their entire career. Then work became a place for learning and growth. Increasingly, in a post-Covid world, work has become a place where people want to make a positive impact and connect with their values. This shift was one of the themes that weaved through numerous discussions at the Evanta, a Gartner Company NY CHRO Summit last month. Employees want fair pay and career development, of course, and they also want to work for an organization who represents their values and where they have a voice. The numerous discussions brought up important questions for executives and HR leaders. Are we in touch with how our employees feel about working at our organization? Are we inviting and responding to employee feedback? Do employees at all levels of the organization have an opportunity to make a positive impact and connect to a larger purpose? Do employees have an opportunity to connect with their values at work? Are we clear about which types of issues, if any, we as an organization will be vocal about internally or externally? Do we need to take a fresh look at our employment value proposition? For our organizations to stay competitive in attracting and retaining top talent, we will need to grapple with these questions.
That's a very important question in todays workplace.Nowadays, companies should be more "partnering" with employees in order to draw out the best of them in termes of New ideas, New way of thinking and doing.I believe companies are more and more in search of performance and competitivness. This can be reached not only by Giving tasks and assignments to do but also by involving the internal and direct partners that are collaborators.As long as this aspect won't be taking into account in the way of working of companies, there is a level of productivity they won't be able to reach.So, I believe it's High time to review the importance and place of human in todays work place.
Sasha Solovyev
1mo
It'll be a win for everyone if more people are involved in work that doesn't just pay the bills but lets them make a real contribution in making this world a better place. That's a better world indeed. Thank you for caring, Michelle, and leading to this.
If only more companies were brave enough to ask the questions, be ready to hear the feedback and implement changes if required …. It can be an exciting challenge !
Sean Slade
1mo
Couldn’t agree more with this Michelle “Increasingly, in a post-Covid world, work has become a place where people want to make a positive impact and connect with their values.”
Sushil Raj
1mo
Such important questions Michelle Turchin. I am glad that you and others are asking them.
Robyn Davis
1mo
Well said, Michelle.
Executive Director Health at Wildlife Conservation Society
1wThank you, Michelle Turchin, for bringing forward what is arguably one of the most critical questions. In an era marked by extreme polarization and compounded by the challenges of a polycrisis, such reflections are not only timely but essential and serve as a much-needed reminder of the importance of thoughtful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving in navigating our shared future at work and beyond.