Employee Engagement Exemplified
Getting your team out of their pajamas and into the office is a modern day conundrum.
While the stats below don’t lie, it is still tough to get your team together. So, what’s a People & Culture Manager to do?
- Better Collaboration: 74% of employees believe working in an office helps with effective team collaboration. (Source: Gensler Workplace Survey)
- Faster Problem-Solving: Teams working in person are 50% more likely to solve problems quickly due to real-time communication and brainstorming opportunities. (Source: Forbes)
- Stronger Relationships: Employees working in the office report a 25% stronger sense of connection with their coworkers compared to remote workers. (Source: SHRM)
- Increased Engagement: Office workers are 15% more likely to feel engaged and motivated due to direct interaction with peers and leadership. (Source: Gallup)
- Better Learning Opportunities: Employees in the office have 20% more access to on-the-job learning and mentorship compared to remote workers. (Source: Harvard Business Review)
- Immediate Feedback: 62% of employees feel they receive better and faster feedback in the office environment. (Source: Buffer)
- Improved Focus: 49% of employees report fewer distractions when working in an office compared to home environments. (Source: McKinsey)
- Structured Workday: 78% of workers say that being in the office helps them maintain a more structured work routine. (Source: LinkedIn)
- Enhanced Creativity: In-office workers are 21% more likely to report a boost in creativity from spontaneous conversations and brainstorming sessions. (Source: IDEO Study)
- Innovation Gains: Teams working in the same space produce 15% more innovative ideas, benefiting from shared energy and cross-pollination of ideas. (Source: Business Insider)
- Social Interaction Benefits: Office workers are 40% more likely to report higher emotional well-being due to face-to-face interactions. (Source: APA)
- Physical Activity: Workers who commute and move around the office are 30% more likely to meet daily activity goals compared to remote workers. (Source: CDC)
- Visibility to Leadership: In-office workers are 29% more likely to receive promotions or career advancement opportunities due to increased visibility. (Source: CNBC)
- Stronger Mentorship: Employees in the office report a 22% higher likelihood of benefiting from mentorship and coaching. (Source: Deloitte)
- Cultural Cohesion: 80% of HR leaders say in-office work strengthens organizational culture through shared experiences and values. (Source: Gartner)
- Shared Purpose: Employees in the office are 18% more likely to feel aligned with company goals and values. (Source: PwC)
- Increased Networking: Office workers are 34% more likely to form professional relationships that contribute to career growth. (Source: LinkedIn)
- Spontaneous Opportunities: 68% of employees say they’ve experienced unexpected career opportunities or insights through casual office conversations. (Source: Glassdoor)
- Enhanced Satisfaction: Workers who spend time in the office report a 15% higher level of job satisfaction, citing camaraderie, access to resources, and a sense of purpose. (Source: Gallup)
Solution
Do what our friends at Kimley-Horn, a company that has received 17 Fortune Best Companies to Work for Awards did. Create a competition amongst employees and offices that is fun and includes prizes!
Each of Kimley-Horn’s 160 offices was challenged to come together to design what they felt represented their region and design their creativity on …. Rowing Oars / Rowing Paddles. Why paddles/oars? Paddles and oars represent navigation, teamwork, effort, progress, exploration, and direction. Communicating this to employees and reinforcing teamwork is smart. Our cool hunters and coordinators at Brand Fuel handled the sourcing, branding, and distribution. The incredibly creative teams at Kimley-Horn took care of the team-building, painting, hot-gluing and hoping they’d win the in-office competition. Offices won prizes for their ingenuity, teamwork, and creativity. They truly understood the assignment!
The Outcome
- 100% participation amongst 160 offices
- 100% inspiration
- 100% bragging rights for winners
- 100% something fun and unique to hang in their offices (or use in canoes and kayaks) forever
It's no wonder Kimley-Horn is a "Great Place to Work"! Here's to inspiring collaboration and making this campaign a success!
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