Crafting Transit Work Environments Where Employees Thrive

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Every organization has a vibe. In thriving organizations, a perceptible buzz permeates the air — people are genuinely excited to be there. These exceptional workplaces have found ways to transform work into a compelling experience. There are three approaches to encourage and engage your people and create a thriving work environment. Crafting a Future-Focused People Strategy because traditional methods of HR strategy and workforce planning no longer meet today’s needs. Instead it requires an environment that is agile and adaptive, with room for constant iterations. Curating a Compelling Value Proposition that humanizes the employee experience: Employees today want jobs that work for them — thriving employees are three times more likely to work for a company that understands and engages their unique skills and interests. And 80 percent of thriving employees say their company has a strong sense of purpose. Creating a Thriving Work Environment means bringing out the best in your people: To thrive day-to-day, employees want to know where they’re going and supportive leaders to help them get there. More than half (56 percent) of employees want curated learning to help evolve their skills and contribute to their agency. Meanwhile, 54 percent of employees said managing their work/life balance is one of the top five things their company can do to help them thrive at work.