When people interact with a business (either as employees or customers) they don’t just want to make a trade-off...People like to support companies that stand for a bigger purpose.
When you look at a workspace, often you immediately feel whether you are in “the right place”. Spaces that showcase a bigger purpose make us feel inspired and excite us. Whereas the opposite might make us feel like we don’t belong here and even decrease our trust in the company. With the well-being of the employees at the centre of the discussion, related to the increase of mental health issues caused by isolation, now more than ever companies need to reassure employees a safe space to go back to
Functions of the workplace
The best workplaces adapt to the people using them and embody what these people stand for. These spaces really help people to become the best versions of themselves and connect with each other. This obviously leads to more collaboration, improved productivity and decreased absenteeism but it also inspires and attracts new colleagues, partners and customers.
Consider these ideas for a more inspiring workspace design:
Purpose: it is the motivation that drives employees to show up at work because they love to, not because they have to.
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Connection: employees feel they can have a voice within a trusting and creative atmosphere. They socialise and collaborate to achieve common goals but also to care for each other.
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Sustainability: embracing compassion and empathy on employees. This includes increasing positive impacts on environmental, economic and social aspects for better societies and also giving employees chances to contribute as well (for example recycling).
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Sense of belonging: employees feel they belong to where they are. They are connected with the workplace culture and thrive.
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Mobility & health: safety and healthy environment surround employees. They feel the organisation cares about their quality of life.
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Did these 5 variables actually sound familiar to you?
If yes, we are connected!
They are actually the 5 variables we use to measure wellbeing at workplaces. Get in touch if you would like us to collaborate with you!