Engagement | 83% of HR leaders are focussing more on employee experience

With the advent of powerful administrative software, AI and automation, it should come as no surprise that many companies are directing the vast majority of their HR resources into a more ‘people’ oriented function.

Forward-thinking companies understand that no longer can the workforce be driven from the top – in fact, study after study has found that only by improving employee experience can companies truly improve retention, productivity and investment.

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But this doesn’t happen overnight – nor will it ever simply be the product of aspirational values. A recent study by OC Tanner evidences this; the research, which was designed to discover exactly how companies are shifting focus, found that 83% of HR leaders are focusing on employee experience as a priority, whilst 53% are planning to invest in more workplace training to ensure workers are upskilled.

51% of respondents claimed that they understand the significance of workplace environment and as such, are planning on improving it, whilst a further 47% believe that they need to improve recognition and rewards.