COVID-19, if anything, taught companies and C-suite leaders that employees, and building relationships with coworkers is vital toward business success.
CEO Today Magazine reported that maintaining employee relations is a continual challenge for many companies in an ever-increasing digital world.
The issue of prioritizing relationships in the corporate world, and beyond, is one with some controversy.
From employees signing open letters to leaving their jobs completely in favor of a different career or occupation, these employees are letting their voices be heard loud and clear on what they want and how.
George Floyd’s murder taught many employers that their employees’ need cultural training on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Corporations around the nation began catering more toward the inclusive desires of their Black and brown employees, and customers, who were not afraid to tell them where they were falling short.
Addressing gender and ethnic pay gaps also was a conversation many corporations and the HR department had to have with employees, letting them know what was being done about their workers being shortchanged.
The pandemic, according to the article, also placed an additional barrier to equitable opportunities, especially for mothers who faced challenges with childrearing-related issues while working.
Although the lockdown is in the rearview mirror, companies have had time to think about how they are showing up to the table for their employees. C-suite leaders have seen how much employees want to ensure that their values are being appreciated when they are on the job.
According to the article, businesses that cannot “convince employees they can act in a positive way face reputational risk,” which could result in low employee morale, employee retention and more. In a recent CNBC/Survey Monkey poll, nearly 80% said they want to work for a company that puts a priority on diversity, equity and inclusion, according to the article.
Apple said it best when the company named its core values in 1981 and among them were to “make a positive difference in society, as well as make a profit.”
Although every company’s workforce varies, more companies are listening and acting on the interests of their employees, and when employees feel valued, respected and heard, they are more likely to stay, stand out and perform well.
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