Labor had a healthy 2018. Wages and hiring surged during the year, ending with 312,000 new jobs added in December and quelling economists' fear of recession.
In 2019, companies are looking to build on this success by boosting the employee experience -- creating a more human workplace that inspires workers to do their best work.
This year's WorkHuman conference, taking place March 18-21 in Nashville, Tenn., aims to support this ambition. HR leaders attending this event will get tips, ideas and best practices on fostering a productive, human-centered workplace. Conference sessions will focus on creating a culture of community; applying the value of gratitude; navigating employee emotions at work; elevating your employer brand; merging humanity and technology; and more.
We want to help you get ready. This SmartBrief on Workforce Special Report offers a roundup of news and stories geared around these themes. We spotlight the latest trends in bolstering the worker experience and nurturing healthy culture.
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Treating employees as human beings is the key to a more productive, higher energy workforce, says Globoforce CEO Eric Mosley. Managers need to understand workers' needs, determine their motivations and extend positive reinforcement so they know their work is appreciated, Mosley says.
If praise is bestowed on employees too often, it may ring hollow or become a condition for people to just do their jobs, writes Michael Litt, CEO of Vidyard. Save the kudos for significant accomplishments, rely on managers to identify people who deserve recognition and listen to your instincts, he writes.
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Help employees feel appreciated by recognizing their accomplishments, encouraging co-workers to praise each other and allowing flexible work structures, says Jesse Harriott of the WorkHuman Analytics and Research Institute at Globoforce. "Building that culture of safety where staff feel like they're getting something personal out of their employer relationships -- rather than just making a living -- gives a sense of purpose," Harriott says.
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Recognition of their work repeatedly affirmed is the one thing employees tend to value above all others from management. Globoforce research suggests the best return on investment is achieved with recognition that aligns well with core company values.
Workday's #FeedbackFriday program, a two-question survey sent weekly to more than 9,600 workers, has created "a culture of continuous feedback" that improves employee experience, Senior Vice President Greg Pryor says. Workday also ensures "responsiveness to different generational expectations" of employees, Pryor says.
