Key Elements in Office Productivity That Will Shape 2023
By Space Coast Daily // January 3, 2023
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has irrevocably altered the employment world as we understand it.
The standard workplace setting no longer looks the same as in the past because of remote work, hybrid work, flexible office hours, and other factors.
From working from home to flexible working hours, the standard office setting has evolved in many ways. We have witnessed forward-thinking businesses push the envelope to build more stimulating and productive working conditions over the past year, and we anticipate that trend will last for many years.
Introducing Upskilling Programs
The past two years have proven more than ever that only employees with beneficial skills can maintain company positions. As a result, employees have become interested in learning more skills, and many companies are willing to invest in such programs. According to a post by Space Coast Daily, more companies are likely to enroll employees in e-learning programs on platforms such as Coursera, Skillshare, and LinkedIn learning.
Opportunities for professional growth and development are crucial to keeping staff. People aspire to develop beyond their current roles. They consider how they can advance professionally as a whole. Employers will struggle and probably lose staff if they can’t provide those extended development opportunities.
The end-year’s highlights for 2022 point to the premise that an individual’s ability to pick up new abilities while working is so valued by professionals that 85% of employees rank skill improvement as their top priority for the upcoming year.
“This survey reported that 65% of workers are prepared to quit their current position because there are few opportunities for skill development and career advancement,” says the market researcher for Gitnux.
Work-Life Balance
Remote working and flexible office hours introduced something the employment industry had not experienced before. Employees can now engage in activities that benefit their personal lives, so long as they dedicate a few uninterrupted hours to work. Talent Culture reports that in 2023, more employees are expected to pay attention to flexibility, which will be key to employee retention.
People don’t care so much about working from home or the office but how much flexibility they can get. In addition, several businesses realize that four-day workweeks are a tried-and-true method for providing employees with a better work-life balance. Worker productivity is not threatened by four-day workweeks. Rather, they provide extra time for rest and family time for workers. More companies are considering incorporating the four-day workweek system into their calendar in 2023.
