Guest Article: The Future of Work

Employees do have concerns about reduced collaboration, loss of community, and a decreased concern for employees in general, especially if they are not face to face with management on a regular basis. McKinsey’s research, however, shows that companies leading in productivity have found ways to address all of these concerns while keeping employees productive, happy, and engaged. In addition, Global Workplace Analysts found the average employer could even save $11,000 per year per employee allowed to be remote.

The pandemic has forced firms to examine their employees’ experience and to focus on creating more shared value for all stakeholders. Business leaders need to seize this opportunity to fully re-think and evaluate how and where work is done at the most fundamental levels. Sven Smit, from McKinsey’s Amsterdam office, explains executives need to focus their analysis on two fronts: 1) what technical changes and improvements need to be made and 2) how they will get there. The journey is proving extremely important in maintaining workforce engagement and productivity.

Read the full guest article by Christine Welcher

Welcher- Future of Work