Welcome to King’s HR series. Headed up by our HR recruitment expert: Charlotte Coke. We explore the challenges faced by HR teams, Employers and HR Candidates.
Creating a great culture in the United Kingdom in 2023 starts with having happy employees
Recent surveys have shown that when it comes to employee happiness, the most important factors are feeling valued, having a good work-life balance, and feeling supported in their roles. Investing in training and development, recognising and rewarding employees, and providing flexible working options can help to create a great culture in 2023.
Here are King’s six point guide to help employers achieve this goal:
- Acknowledge & Reward Achievements: Acknowledging and rewarding employees is a simple but effective way to show appreciation and motivate employees to do their best. Recognising accomplishments allows employees to feel valued and appreciated, giving them a sense of purpose and pride in their work.
- Provide Flexible Working Hours: Employees should be given the freedom to choose when and where they work. This will give them a sense of control and flexibility to fit their work and personal commitments into their lives.
- Promote a Positive Work Environment: The work environment should be one of respect and positivity. Employers should create an atmosphere in which employees feel comfortable and secure.
- Encourage Open Communication: Encourage open communication between employers and employees. This will create a feeling of trust and understanding.
- Offer Training & Development Opportunities: Offering career development and training opportunities to employees is a great way to show that you value their contributions and want to help them grow.
- Introduce Wellbeing Initiatives: Promoting employee wellbeing initiatives can help to reduce stress levels and improve overall work performance. This could include introducing flexible working hours, providing mental health support and organising team-building activities.
By following this guide, employers can create a great culture where their employees are happy and productive. Acknowledging their achievements, providing flexible working hours, promoting a positive work environment, encouraging open communication, offering training and development opportunities and introducing wellbeing initiatives will help to create a culture of respect and appreciation.
To hire or be hired in the HR space – contact Charlotte Coke direct: charlotte@kingrecruit.com | 01392 790725