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Every manager should do everything they can to support their employees and enjoy the benefits that come from leading a team of passionate and talented people. However, some managers get too swept up in other aspects of their business that they forget about how to offer employees what they want and need. If you’re unsure how to improve your employees’ work experience, consider these important factors that they require from you and your business. 

Functional Workspace Options 

The workplace has undergone an array of changes over the past few years. One of the clearest changes is how the workplace as you knew it is almost non-existent, and this reflects in your employee’s needs. 

Remote working and flexible hours have become the norm, but there is still a need for the office in some circles. This should not reflect offices of the past, though, and you must consider what employees want from their office space. A superb example of this is modular offices which can be customized to match employee needs and ensure comfort and productivity. 

Progression Opportunities 

Many employees are no longer happy getting to a certain level and settling. Now, they prefer a wealth of progression opportunities that allow them to weigh up their options and consider whether they will continue at your company or search elsewhere for better opportunities. 

The allure of progression can keep employees working for you, and this can be more beneficial for your business as it means you don’t need to train new hires. If you are experiencing too much employee turnover, you can discuss options with promising and existing employees to determine what they want and need from possible progression programs. 

Fair Pay 

Everyone deserves to be paid fairly, but too many companies still neglect to compensate their team adequately, especially when hiring university graduates or candidates who have gained extra qualifications. Fair pay should be the bare minimum for any employee as this means they have enough to live and thrive, while also being able to get to work without taking two-hour public transport journeys. 

But what if you can’t afford to pay your employees a fair wage? This is not something that any company should believe. If you feel you don’t have enough, you either have too many employees or you are directing funds in the wrong place. 

Focus On Health and Wellbeing 

The past few years have been stressful for everybody, and it has opened up many managers to the idea that their employees require care inside and outside of work to ensure they are happy and healthy. 

Many health issues are related to stress and burnout or anxiety that they have to stay up late to finish projects. By establishing a respectful culture around employee health, you can keep your employees happy without forcing them to work late or over the weekend. You must give them the chance to recharge if you want them to be at their best. 

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Positive employees will make it much easier for your business to succeed, but you cannot expect them to go above and beyond for you. If you want to get the most out of them, you must give them a reason to give it their all. The prospect of earning money is no longer enough. They want to feel safe and comfortable but also like they are moving forward rather than spinning their wheels.