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on the indirect benefit of greater
productivity.
4. Prioritize and develop
initiatives:
It’s often wise to start
with one or two small-scale pilot
projects with high value or high
visibility within the enterprise. A
quick success helps to gain buy-in
from stakeholders when it comes
to more difficult initiatives.
5. Deploy using change
management:
A structured change
management process increases
the adoption rate and speed of
initiatives, a necessary ingredient
to any initiative requiring buy-in or
cooperation from employees, as
well as senior management.
6.Measure results:
Gaining
feedback via post-initiative surveys
and employee interviews allows
the team to fill any gaps and refine
strategies for later phases.
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Getting started.
If an
engagement program seems
like a giant leap, it may be best
to start with smaller steps. CRE
leaders can start by opening lines
of communication with their
colleagues in HR in order to
determine what pain points they
are dealing with. These discussions
may unearth opportunities that
can be pursued on a limited scale
before attempting wide-scale
change.
How does the work
environment affect productivity?
Employees cite common
problems:
• Temperature control issues
• Stale air
• Noise from co-workers or
machines
• Emptiness or lack of “buzz” in
the office
• Lack of meeting spaces
Employees want amenities and
processes:
• Access to natural daylight
• Work from home programs
• Flexible work hours
• Greater variety of work spaces
(quiet zones, collaborative spaces,
conference call rooms, etc.)
• On-site fitness centers
• Coffee bars
CBRE has reinvested heavily in
recent years in its technological
infrastructure to allow
employees to connect and
access company information at
any time remotely. Our team is
equipped with the technology
that allows us to work from
anywhere and at any time, which
is allowing us to deliver solutions
to clients faster than ever. At the
same time, CBRE enhanced the
technology experience when
in the office, including large,
dual monitors, Wi-Fi throughout
the office, and a “media-scape”
area for sharing two computer
screens simultaneously,
which creates even more of
an incentive to work in the
collaborative environment
rather than at home.
Businesses may be skeptical
about the impact of new
workplace strategies on the
bottom line and employee
satisfaction, but by not
reevaluating workplace
strategies, these organizations
may miss a tremendous
opportunity to cut costs
and improve productivity.
Additionally, in order to stay
competitive and attract the best
talent, firms must take a hard
look at their current workplace
strategies.
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