Rethinking the organisation and corporate culture to incorporate new aspirations and engage teams
Understanding employees’ new aspirations
Employee aspirations have evolved considerably in recent years, driven by societal, technological, economic and environmental changes.
Today, employees are looking for meaning in their role, a work environment that values recognition and trust, a company whose values are aligned with their own, a better work-life balance, development opportunities and a clear, shared vision of the company.
- Search for meaning at work
- Work-life balance
- Development and career opportunities
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Recognition and Appreciation
- Transparency and Communication
By understanding and responding to people’s aspirations, HR departments can transform corporate culture and improve team commitment. The goal is to create an environment in which employees feel valued, motivated and aligned with the company’s objectives. This approach not only improves talent satisfaction and retention, but also boosts the organisation’s overall performance.
Transforming corporate culture
Transforming corporate culture starts with an honest assessment of current values and internal practices. To engage teams, it is crucial to create a strategy that reflects employees’ expectations.
Identify core values
What are the company’s defining values? These values must be clearly communicated and incorporated into all day-to-day practices.
Foster innovation and development
Encouraging employees to propose ideas and participate in innovative projects can boost their commitment and sense of belonging.
Improve the employee experience
Investing in employees’ well-being and development boosts their motivation and commitment (training programmes, opportunities for mobility, career development and flexible working environment, etc.).
What are the strategies for engaging teams?
Team commitment is a key pillar of organisational performance.
- Create a positive working environment, and promote diversity and inclusion
- Communicate effectively and inform employees of strategic decisions and directions
- Foster trust and collaboration, to encourage the sharing of ideas without fear of judgment
- Invest in professional development, to acquire new skills and develop careers
- Improve the employee experience, with an on-boarding (and off-boarding) programme, with satisfaction surveys to gather feedback from employees on company life, with an attractive HR policy (benefits, training, flexibility, empowerment and responsibility, etc.) among others.
Techniques and tools to improve team commitment
1. Collaboration platforms
For sharing of ideas, project management and to maintain good communication between team members.
2. Continuous feedback
Allowing you to gather employee opinions on a regular basis and make adjustments in real time to meet their needs and concerns.
3. Training
To provide opportunities for personal development and career progression.
4. Satisfaction surveys
To measure commitment and identify areas for improvement.
5. Team-building events
Virtual or face-to-face, to foster a sense of belonging.
By integrating these techniques and tools, companies can create a dynamic and motivating work environment, in which employees feel engaged and valued. This leads not only to improved overall performance, but also to increased talent retention and a stronger, more unified corporate culture.
In brief
This transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but with a clear vision, a well-defined strategy and a long-term commitment, the results will be tangible.
Investing in employee satisfaction and organisational innovation is the key to meeting new employee expectations and ensuring business success.
Our teams are at your side to support you in this transformation process.
