My company, Citrix has recently conducted a study on the work / life balance with Wakefield Research to preview both the positive aspects and challenges of modern office life. Although some of the results are very funny (such as creative excuses people use to avoid going into the office these days), others emphasize a point more prominent on the state of American business. In order for companies to grow and prosper, we need to start thinking outside of the box (and certainly beyond the cell) regarding building effective teams. Specifically, we must learn to create and maintain a workforce that operates talent wherever it may reside, empower people to contribute regardless of location and timing. Bottom line :. we need to change office culture to support the way people really live and work today
First, let's take a look at some of the survey results that show what people say about the state of the place of work quo. Almost uniformly expressed their frustration with working parts of kitsch office, some bad bosses and colleagues. Of the 1,000 office workers surveyed in June, 74 percent secretly hate corporate events, be it a baby shower or a costume Halloween party. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents find it difficult to work with a know-it-all and 44 percent working with a whiner. More than 50 percent believe a "constant complainer" would be the most annoying type of person to sit next to every day. Thirty percent planned their vacation time opposite their holiday boss to maximize the time away from their supervisor.
Although these figures suggest that employees do not care or are not invested in the success, which is rarely the case. Workers care about what they do, perhaps more than ever. In fact, an overwhelming majority of office workers - 72 percent - say they would be more likely to respond immediately to an urgent e-mail holiday work than they would be to pretend they do not see. What frustrates most people is the office of the bureaucracy -. Events and procedures that sap productivity and morale while having little to do with performance
The majority of workers who have never worked for distance (64 percent) said they would be willing to atleast give up an advantage or pleasure (including lunch breaks, alcohol and coffee) significant to work at home just one day a week. This indicates some pent-up demand. And when people do sneak out of their cells, they usually do it so they can take care of themselves: the # 1 reason people have slipped out of the office in the middle of the day is to 'exercise. This is a good thing, if our goal is to build a healthy workforce that can balance work and personal life.
Nevertheless, the survey respondents indicated that the notion of work outside the office is still not accepted everywhere. Fifty percent said their boss opposes remote working, while 35 percent feel their boss simply tolerate. Why, when parts of the study show that people want to do a good job, even when they are not on the clock?
Certainly there are professions that require local presence, such as aspects of health and retail industries. But a growing number of organizations rely mainly on knowledge workers, and they have the opportunity to adopt a more flexible approach to the workplace allowing employees to use tools and technologies that allow them to connect and collaborate everywhere with anyone. And if we could change the remaining opponents believers?
we can. The heart of any successful business requires teamwork, collaboration and collegiality, but it also requires empowering individuals to achieve their best performance. By equipping each individual the tools and technology to do their work from anywhere, we will evolve the modern workplace in ways that benefit employees and the organizations they serve.
Think about how small changes can add up when employees are given more control over their schedules and the ability to work from home one day a week. Time they actually spent working - and the strategic and creative thinking of their work - often arises they worry less about driving to the office, gas costs, rushing to day care, office politics and not having enough time to be healthy and work. Companies can cut costs on overhead costs, rents, air conditioning and maybe even employee health care. This is a win-win situation.
By trusting and empowering our employees, we ensure their productivity and happiness, which in turn help build our business and strengthen our economy. It's time to take a fresh look at the development of office culture.
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