talent management
Could the office Ping-Pong table be put to better use? New
research from Sage People has found that employees at
Canadian firms find many fringe benefits a distraction. In
fact, almost half surveyed think that having Ping-Pong or
pool tables in the office actually decreases productivity. Instead,
they would prefer that their employers offer more flexible work-ing
structures and the opportunity to have their voices heard
by management.
THE PRODUCTIVITY ISSUE
Spending money on benefits that aren’t adding value to the em-ployee
experience is just one example of companies failing to
understand their workforce. But why is it important to know
the people working for you? Aside from building trust, having a
better relationship and making for a more enjoyable work expe-rience,
the impact on productivity can be huge. The International
Monetary Fund (IMF) states that productivity growth has
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Winning the
Productivity Game
WHEN IT COMES TO IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVING WORKPLACE
EXPERIENCES IS KEY. BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN OFFICE PING-PONG TABLES.
By Paul Burrin
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