The document is a summary of a report on what workers want in 2012. Some key findings include:
1) Most people, both students and currently employed workers, see having a job that makes a positive social or environmental impact as an important life goal.
2) Students are optimistic about their career prospects and many expect to have opportunities to make an impact through their work. Over half would take a pay cut to work for a company with values similar to their own.
3) Employees who have opportunities to make an impact through their work report much higher job satisfaction levels than those who do not.
This key global insights report from Kelly Services explores the concept of fostering a work environment that provides flexibility for various life stages of critical employees. Content creator Kathy Fawcett brings proprietary Kelly research to life with practical applications for organizations of all sizes.
From HR Leader to Business Leader: 7 StrategiesTo Achieve Maximum Impact In Your Organization - MEGA session Presentation given by Jennifer McClure - President, Unbridled Talent LLC at the 2012 SHRM Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
As a pioneer in the staffing industry, and in the study of workforce preferences, Kelly takes a high-level look at collaboration as it pertains to the global worker today. In addition to analyzing worker preferences and psychographic insights based on survey data from the 2015 and 2014 Kelly Global Workforce Index™ (KGWI), this report pulls insights from Kelly Free Agent research (2015) survey data and other research sources. Unless otherwise noted, all statistics come from recent Kelly workforce research data.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
This key global insights report from Kelly Services explores the concept of fostering a work environment that provides flexibility for various life stages of critical employees. Content creator Kathy Fawcett brings proprietary Kelly research to life with practical applications for organizations of all sizes.
From HR Leader to Business Leader: 7 StrategiesTo Achieve Maximum Impact In Your Organization - MEGA session Presentation given by Jennifer McClure - President, Unbridled Talent LLC at the 2012 SHRM Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA
As a pioneer in the staffing industry, and in the study of workforce preferences, Kelly takes a high-level look at collaboration as it pertains to the global worker today. In addition to analyzing worker preferences and psychographic insights based on survey data from the 2015 and 2014 Kelly Global Workforce Index™ (KGWI), this report pulls insights from Kelly Free Agent research (2015) survey data and other research sources. Unless otherwise noted, all statistics come from recent Kelly workforce research data.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
In this trend briefing, Kinetic Seeds reveals research into we might we get more postsecondary institutions interested and active in improving the process of connecting college to career.
Talent Management in Year 2020: Deloitte StudySaba Software
Bersin by Deloitte Study about the world of work in the year 2020.
What will work look like when millennials take over the workforce? How will we manage our talent differently in the near future?
Here we look at the challenges for talent managers in addressing a multi-generational workforce. What changes might HR professionals face in attaining, developing, engaging, retaining and rewarding the employees in their workforce at the end of the decade?
In this presentation, Dr. Katherine Jones, Deloitte Consulting LLP, will cover some myths and realities about the populations entering the workforce today with considerations on what that may mean for the entire workforce by the year 2020.
Chief Diversity Officers Today: Paving the Way for Diversity & Inclusion SuccessWeber Shandwick
This workplace diversity and inclusion survey, conducted among D&I professionals at high revenue companies in the U.S., focuses on the best practices of D&I functions that are well-aligned with the overall business strategy of the company and the roles, responsibilities, and challenges facing today's Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs).
If Asia's organisations are going to access enough 'value-creating' talent to capture the opportunities that are now in view, they're going to need to embrace better, smarter talent management and attraction strategies. They will need to embrace flexibility in their workforces in order to:
Fill critical skill gaps in a timely and efficient way
Keep talent engaged and retained, even across borders
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Fostering Workplace InclusionWeber Shandwick
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Perspectives to Guide Re-entry webinar series explores different considerations for people, culture, and change leaders managing the return to work.
In our fourth session, “Fostering Workplace Inclusion in Challenging Times,” Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at CMG Margenett Moore-Roberts, and SVP of Diversity & Inclusion at United Minds Tai Wingfield discussed:
- How recent events have impacted diverse populations
- How workplaces have become more and less inclusive
- Measures to meet the moment
- Redesigning for the long term
Please visit our website for more information: http://unitedmindsglobal.com.
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Leadership in Uncertain TimesWeber Shandwick
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Perspectives to Guide Re-entry webinar series explores different considerations for people, culture, and change leaders managing the return to work.
In our fourth session, “Leading in Uncertain Times,” former Chief Human Resources Officer of State Street Capital Alison Quirk and President of United Minds Kate Bullinger discussed:
- The leadership challenge before us
- Profile of a leader in these uncertain times
- What employees need from leadership now
- Preparing leaders for re-entry
- Seizing the long-term reinvention opportunity
Please visit our website for more information: http://unitedmindsglobal.com.
Many firms struggle to find top talent. This ins't a new problem, but solving it can be an enigma. The talent is out there, learn how to break the code and find more than your fair share.
New eBook on the business case for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
New Paradigm In Management Education V1.3Anand Joshi
Technology has made significant changes to the way we do business and the changes are more rapid for Generation Y. The challenge is not only to prepare Gen-Y for management roles or entrepreneurship, but also to prepare them for the new ways of doing business.
This paper proposes a new paradigm for management education, especially for Generation Y to ensure an inclusive development and growth of individuals, teams, organizations and thus environment.
The Authors propose a new paradigm in Management Education with additional emphasis on Human Nature and Organizational or External Environment.
With a serious talent shortage on the horizon, the insurance industry needs to become an employer of choice for the next generation. Here's how to do it.
Mar 01, 2015 | By Melissa Hillebrand
In this trend briefing, Kinetic Seeds reveals research into we might we get more postsecondary institutions interested and active in improving the process of connecting college to career.
Talent Management in Year 2020: Deloitte StudySaba Software
Bersin by Deloitte Study about the world of work in the year 2020.
What will work look like when millennials take over the workforce? How will we manage our talent differently in the near future?
Here we look at the challenges for talent managers in addressing a multi-generational workforce. What changes might HR professionals face in attaining, developing, engaging, retaining and rewarding the employees in their workforce at the end of the decade?
In this presentation, Dr. Katherine Jones, Deloitte Consulting LLP, will cover some myths and realities about the populations entering the workforce today with considerations on what that may mean for the entire workforce by the year 2020.
Chief Diversity Officers Today: Paving the Way for Diversity & Inclusion SuccessWeber Shandwick
This workplace diversity and inclusion survey, conducted among D&I professionals at high revenue companies in the U.S., focuses on the best practices of D&I functions that are well-aligned with the overall business strategy of the company and the roles, responsibilities, and challenges facing today's Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs).
If Asia's organisations are going to access enough 'value-creating' talent to capture the opportunities that are now in view, they're going to need to embrace better, smarter talent management and attraction strategies. They will need to embrace flexibility in their workforces in order to:
Fill critical skill gaps in a timely and efficient way
Keep talent engaged and retained, even across borders
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Fostering Workplace InclusionWeber Shandwick
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Perspectives to Guide Re-entry webinar series explores different considerations for people, culture, and change leaders managing the return to work.
In our fourth session, “Fostering Workplace Inclusion in Challenging Times,” Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at CMG Margenett Moore-Roberts, and SVP of Diversity & Inclusion at United Minds Tai Wingfield discussed:
- How recent events have impacted diverse populations
- How workplaces have become more and less inclusive
- Measures to meet the moment
- Redesigning for the long term
Please visit our website for more information: http://unitedmindsglobal.com.
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Leadership in Uncertain TimesWeber Shandwick
United Minds’ Forward to Work: Perspectives to Guide Re-entry webinar series explores different considerations for people, culture, and change leaders managing the return to work.
In our fourth session, “Leading in Uncertain Times,” former Chief Human Resources Officer of State Street Capital Alison Quirk and President of United Minds Kate Bullinger discussed:
- The leadership challenge before us
- Profile of a leader in these uncertain times
- What employees need from leadership now
- Preparing leaders for re-entry
- Seizing the long-term reinvention opportunity
Please visit our website for more information: http://unitedmindsglobal.com.
Many firms struggle to find top talent. This ins't a new problem, but solving it can be an enigma. The talent is out there, learn how to break the code and find more than your fair share.
New eBook on the business case for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
New Paradigm In Management Education V1.3Anand Joshi
Technology has made significant changes to the way we do business and the changes are more rapid for Generation Y. The challenge is not only to prepare Gen-Y for management roles or entrepreneurship, but also to prepare them for the new ways of doing business.
This paper proposes a new paradigm for management education, especially for Generation Y to ensure an inclusive development and growth of individuals, teams, organizations and thus environment.
The Authors propose a new paradigm in Management Education with additional emphasis on Human Nature and Organizational or External Environment.
With a serious talent shortage on the horizon, the insurance industry needs to become an employer of choice for the next generation. Here's how to do it.
Mar 01, 2015 | By Melissa Hillebrand
As an employee, its very important for you to be happy at your work for your professional and personal growth. If you are not happy at your workplace, then these tips might help you out.
You know those little things that just make your day?
A good conversation with a colleague or a great cup of coffee; happiness is in the small things.
Here are 14 little things that you can try to make your workday happier!
Happiness at work drives business objectives. Research shows that happy employees are more profitable, more customer-oriented and more productive. They also stand less chances of leaving that company. That’s why some companies have made happiness at work a way of doing business.
According to The Conference Board, Human Capital and Operational Excellence rank first in the Top Global Challenges in 2013. Retaining and rewarding the best employees is a major concern for more than half of HR professionals, along with the development of the next generation of corporate leaders. Employee turnover and employee motivation have an immense impact on revenues, on company culture and on its talent competitiveness in the marketplace.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a small company who just started to build a reputation or if you’re a top 40 company, your Human Capital is your biggest challenge in the upcoming years. It can make you or break you.
In this white paper we examine a very popular yet sometimes controversial subject: Happiness At Work. We’ll talk about some of the latest HR trends, about employee engagement and how you can increase workplace happiness in 2014.
Content Summary
1. Executive summary
2. Latest HR Issues
3. The challenges of employee engagement
4. How is the new HR world resolving these problems?
5. Is employee happiness interesting?
6. The case for employee happiness
7. Conclusions
Download the full White Paper!
Accenture Getting To Equal 2020 Research Presentation accenture
Accenture's new gender equality report explains differing perceptions on inclusive workplace culture & how leaders can drive a culture of equality. Read more.
Cycling through the 21st Century Career: Putting Learning in its Rightful PlaceCognizant
Based on our primary research, we've developed a brand-new career model that values continuous learning to usher in a new era of work fit for the 21st century.
Webinar: 7 Employee Experience Trends That Will Dominate 2019 Limeade
In this 60-minute webinar, industry experts Henry Albrecht, Limeade CEO and Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Employee Engagement Expert, will share the trends that are transforming HR and elevating people programs from siloed to business-critical.
WORK 3.0 - reimagining-leadership-in-a-hybrid-world-research-report-ID.pdfAvida Virya
Saya ingat ketika awal-awal masa pandemi Covid-19. Cemas setiap bulan, ketika HR Department mengeluarkan kebijakan Work From Home (--istilah yang kemudian berkembang menjadi Work Out of Office, lalu berkembang menjadi Work From Anywhere -- alias terserah kamu mau bekerja dari mana, yang penting hasilnya ada).
Ketika itu, saya juga ingat ada jajaran pimpinan yang "ragu" atas dampak kebijakan itu terhadap produktivitas. Saya pikir kenapa meski ragu? jika perfomance management tools dipakai dan diterapkan dengan benar, bukankah bisa dengan mudah mentrack produktivitas karyawan.
Tapi sudahlaaah.. karena bukan hanya faktor teknis, tapi ada faktor non teknis yang membuat pola WFH/WOO/WFA masih belum berjalan efektif di perusahaan tersebut. Dan juga di perusahaan-perusahaan lain.
Apa itu? It is about TRUST and TRUSTED.
Baru-baru ini saya mendapati sebuah survei tentang kesiapan siap perusahaan (Pimpinan Managemen dan Karyawan) di Indonesia dalam menerapkan sistem hybrid-working. Survei ini dilakukan dengan 235 responden (10% perusahaan publik, 65% perusahan swasta, 25 persen BUMN)
Kesimpulannya : Sudah bergeser keinginan orang untuk berada di kantor, mereka ingin lebih fleksibel. Namun, ada kekhawatiran kehilangan kontak sosial alias ngumpul-ngumpul.
Bagaimana di perusahaan Anda? sudah siap terapkan pola hybrid 100 persen? atau malah sudah?
As the Millennial generation gets older, the way in which we approach work, and get work done, will drastically change. Take a ride with us as we predict the future, the future of work.
Attracting and retaining the next generation of talentJennifer Falzon
It is clear that the dynamics and demographics of the Canadian workforce are changing. Currently, more than 50 per cent of the Canadian workforce is comprised of Millennials, those roughly born between 1980 and 2000. This is a staggering and important change for all industries in Canada.
The report aims to provide organizations with new approaches and opportunities to attract, engage and most importantly, retain these workplace game-changers. With high levels of student debt and a youth unemployment rate twice the national average, the next two generations of talent have new needs, expectations and are hungry for experience.
Learn how your organization can build a desirable employer brand by connecting and investing in students, foster talent despite the risk of mobility and create a nurturing environment for the next two generations of employees. There will be a direct correlation between the success and growth of your organization and its ability to attract and engage Gen Y & Z.
yconic owns and operates the largest youth market research panel in Canada. Over 550,000 youth between the ages of 13 and 30 have opted in to participate in our consumer surveys. We help our partners gain key insights into the youth demographic, leading to better marketing and product decisions for the teen and young adult market. For more information, visit we.are.yconic.com.
Misunderstood Millenials: How the Newest Workforce is Evolving BusinessAmanda Knowlton
• What Millennials value most in the workplace (hint: it’s not ping-pong tables)
• Why culture significantly affects Millennials’ decisions about where they work
• Ways you can engage this new workforce at your own organization
With a real and looming talent shortage in manufacturing, business owners need to consider beefing up their ability to hire and retain women to fill critical roles. Copywriter Kathy Fawcett creates compelling content using proprietary Kelly Services research on what women really want in the workplace.
Engaging Your High Potentials: Retain Your Key Talent through Career DevelopmentThe HR Observer
• Revamping your succession planning and career development programmes to engage your HiPos
• Getting HiPo motivation right - which opportunities really engage high potentials and which act to demotivate?
• Taking the generational factor into account: strategies for assessing and engaging with your Gen Y and Millennial HiPos
David Jones, Managing Director, The Talent Enterprise
Radhika Punshi, Consulting Director, The Talent Enterprise
One of the most comprehensive brand guidelines / graphic standards manuals I have seen. I used this as a reference when I developed the BRAC Brand Guidelines.
Brand innovations, creative strategies, interactive communication media / mediums, or even über marketing efforts of today are not enough to satisfy the individual desires of tomorrow’s consumers. The creation of a hybrid brand ecology is the revolution needed to fuel the consumerism of 7.1 billion people. Considering all the above, here are my predictions on creating a ‘brand tomorrow.’
Brand innovations, creative strategies, interactive communication media / mediums, or even über marketing efforts of today are not enough to satisfy the individual desires of tomorrow’s consumers. The creation of a hybrid brand ecology is the revolution needed to fuel the consumerism of 7 billion people. Here are my visions on creating a ‘brand tomorrow.’
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
3. Letter from Liz Maw, CEO of Net Impact
Employee engagement is a hot topic these days. Studies have
tied employee engagement to both satisfaction and productivity,1
and companies realize that keeping employees satisfied is a
key to high performance. Employers proudly tout making one
of the coveted “100 best places to work” lists,2 and today, more
than 25% of Fortune 200 companies have dedicated budget
to maintain their rank on such lists. At Net Impact, we believe
we’ve identified a significant opportunity gap — one that could
potentially double the number of employees who are satisfied
with their job.
Net Impact’s Talent Report: What Workers Want in 2012 reveals
that employees who say they have the opportunity to make
a direct social and environmental impact through their job
report higher satisfaction levels than those who don’t. In fact,
employees who say they can make an impact while on the job
report greater satisfaction than those who can’t by a 2:1 ratio.
This data is backed up by the two-thirds of graduating university
students who tell us that making a difference through their next
job is a priority, and by the 45% of students who say they would
even take a pay cut to do so.
At Net Impact, we believe that work is good for more than just
a paycheck. Work is an opportunity to invest ourselves in issues
that are important to us. We are thrilled to release this report
demonstrating that impact jobs can make employees more
satisfied from nine to five, and thus more productive. Perhaps
most importantly, with more of us using our working hours to
make an impact on society, we can help solve the difficult yet
critical problems facing our world today.
Sincerely,
Liz Maw
CEO