Empowering People

How to find out what your employees need and want

of employees say they are either somewhat
or not at all fulfilled in the workplace⁴

Identifying what your people need and want

We’re in an era where 82% of people want to be seen as a person at work, not just an employee⁵– which means there has never been a greater need for work practices that are aligned with your organisational culture.

Simply implementing technology is not enough; instead, you need to engage with your employees to find out what they want. This coupled with insights - such as real-time occupancy data - can then inform your strategy so you can develop a framework that benefits your people and your business, encouraging both talent acquisition and retention.

⁴Opinion Matters & Ricoh research, “Prioritising fulfilment to power productivity”, February 2024
⁵Gartner, Future of Work Reinvented

Unlocking productivity

No matter the size of your organisation there are always opportunities for smarter working. Whilst work styles are different for everyone, business leaders should ensure that employees have access to the right blend of tools that will materially enhance their productivity. For example, if your people can book a desk or a video-enabled meeting room before they come in, they can get to work straight away or know that they have the space to take important meetings.

Bringing out the best in your people

In an era where colleagues are encouraged to bring their true selves to work, leaders must ensure workspaces cater to the different needs of employees. By empowering everyone to be at their best, you create an authentic and supportive environment that makes employees feel valued and fulfilled.

Wavin is working with Ricoh on an end-to-end solution for managing our workplace to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. Staff now have somewhere truly innovative to bring customers and for training purposes. The technology looks sophisticated but is easy to use and set up for meetings.

Philip Swancott
Category Manager, Services Europe
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