Thursday Hiring Tips #2

Hey there! It’s Dan from CCR Search Recruitment Agency.

Today’s #ThursdayHiringTips are about how to support your champions to get back to the office.

In a recent poll conducted by CCR Search, employee’s main concerns are:

🚗 Time lost hashtag#commuting (80%)
🏢 Lack of hashtag#culture (15%)
💲 Overall hashtag#cost (3%).

Here are a few ideas to get your people excited to return:

1. Consider a flexible hashtag#hybridwork model
👉 2-3 days in the office is a model we hear most candidates prefer

2. hashtag#incentives, incentives, incentives
👉 Flexible work hours
👉 Transportation benefits
👉 Perks like gym memberships or wellness programs
💪 Add amenities where work can be a social place as well. Show your employees that coming back to the office comes with some sweet rewards.

3. It’s all about the hashtag#culture
👉 Foster a sense of community: Organize team-building activities, social events, and opportunities for employees to connect and build relationships. 👉 Escape rooms, cooking classes or potlucks during working hours could all bring significant returns to building culture and reinvigorating your teams.
💪 Show your staff that they can work hard and play harder.

4. Provide a workspace that’s better than the one at home
👉 Simulate the benefits of working from home at the office and seek employee input to understand preferences.
👉 Beyond free coffee, consider good lighting and furniture, which also play a role in having a conducive work environment.
💪 By prioritizing comfort and functionality, you can create an office environment that surpasses the home workspace experience.