4 Key Things Employees Are Looking for From Their Next Workplace

If you took a random poll of what employees really want in their workplaces, the answers might surprise you. Yes, you will probably hear quite a bit about amazing salaries and employee perks, but there are a number of other workplace “plusses” on many people’s wish lists that are not as commonly known.

To help make your company as appealing and desirable as possible, and thus attract outstanding job candidates, it is a good idea to know what people are looking for with their next employer, and making as many of these things a reality.

4 Key Things Employees Are Looking for From Their Next Workplace

Here are four perks to consider implementing.

The Ability to Personalize the Workspace

As Occupational Health and Safety notes, employees want to be able to personalize their workspaces in many of the same ways they do at home. For instance, they would like to be able to adjust the thermostat as they like, dim the lights or make them brighter and find ways to eliminate noise. People also like personal touches from home like photos of their family and pets, their own coffee mugs, desk calendars that feature photos of their last vacation and a few other knick-knacks that help their work area feel more comfortable and homey.

Offering Current Technology

Even if the current crop of computers, monitors, printers and software technically works and can get the job done, most employees do not want to spend their days working on dinosaur technology. Offering innovative and state-of-the-art technology is a top priority for many people who are looking for a new job. They want to be able to connect to you, their co-workers, vendors and others quickly and easily, and they want to use technology to keep tabs on their performance so they can make adjustments as needed.

To attract great job seekers to your company, consider investing in performance management software that is user-friendly and will give each employee the data and key info he or she needs to do their jobs more effectively — whether in the office or at home. As the budget allows, also upgrade your computers and other equipment as you can to the latest models with the most needed bells and whistles.

Flexible Schedules Are Great

You might be interviewing a fantastic candidate who is also juggling part-time school and family responsibilities. One of the best ways you will convince this go-getter to work for you is by offering flexible scheduling. This option will appeal to many people who apply to your company; even if someone’s plate is not super chock full, it can be nice to know you can stretch out your workday to attend your child’s field trip (once they are a thing again), get to the dentist and attend to other responsibilities. As long as your team is getting their jobs done, it should be fine if they work some extra early hours or late into the evening as needed.

Windows and Natural Light

Employees also want to be able to see outside as much as they can. As Fast Company notes, many offices lack natural light, which can have a negative impact on engagement and job performance. As often as possible, offer workspaces that have windows or at least a solid source of natural light. This may mean turning the breakroom with its picture window into a workspace for a number of employees, or moving desks around a bit. Feeling like they are connecting with nature while at work is a priority for many people, and it will make your company more attractive.

You Can Attract the Cream of the Crop

You may already be proud of your positive managerial approach, employee perks and competitive salary packages. Now, by offering great technology, encouraging flexible schedules and personalized workspaces and bringing in as much sunshine as you can to the office, you should find that more people than ever are clamoring to work for your company.

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