There are some workplace traits which employers need to quantify and make transparent to current as well as prospective job seekers. The companies need to make efforts of listing comparative data dating back to at least three years. Employers and job seekers want to be in a position to measure the progress of the company towards addressing issues which may limit productivity. The following are some of the important workplace traits.
Employee engagement report
Surveys which measure how employees are engaged are referred to as global people surveys or
organizational health surveys. Companies will low overall engagement may not want to publish such information, and this is understandable. Companies with high turnover of productive workers need to work hard in addressing issues in the workplace practices. Most companies do not usually give metrics from the employee engagement reports. It is vital for job seekers to know if they will be working in dysfunctional or functional workplaces. Transparent companies will publish not only one EER metric but the results of questions would mostly affect job seekers’ decisions.
Work-life benefits
These are vital to any employee regardless of age. It involves creating practices which will facilitate flexibility in the working hours and incorporate life changes of employees in ways that will maximize productivity. Most companies usually state that they observe these issues however it seems as though most of them offer work-life benefits only to keep up with the competitors. It becomes clear to new-hires if a company values these issues. You can easily observe workplace cultures and tell if such issues are taken seriously by the company. Companies which invest in these benefits will attract high-performance workers and retain them.
Volunteering and social investments
One thing that has been considered important to stakeholders is corporate social responsibility. Nowadays it is not only for government regulators and investors but employees and job seekers as well. Companies seize this phenomenon to attract as well as retain Gen-Y recruits and build businesses and brands in where they operate. Such companies use the websites and support volunteer activities supported and promoted by the companies. Companies which make such social investments for tax purposes can diminish their authenticity and brand. Transparent companies know the connection between career advancement and company supported volunteer activities and will give the annual volunteer report.
Career mobility and development
These are important factors which most job seekers need to consider when evaluating potential employers. Mobility today has taken a broader definition and includes even geographical mobility. Some companies have programs which allow employees do assignments with chosen service providers. Job seekers who value development and mobility cannot be patient with companies which do not have policies on giving opportunities to high-achieving employees. Transparent companies show a clear link between development, mobility and performance and not just the general number of employees working internationally and training hours.…