Summary
The cost of losing team members can be significant for companies. Retaining talent is as important as getting clients on board. Workplace design is the key to attract and retain these wise minds in the industry.
Businesses spend immense time and effort in securing the right talent and it is indeed a tedious process in this competitive world. A lot of times, these efforts bear no fruits as brands fail to retain employees. But this does not have to be so hard.. The key to hire, foster and retain exceptional talent is right there in our workplaces.
And no, we are not talking about HR managers here.
The answer is workplace design.
Top talent deserves a conducive work environment. The work culture needs to empathize with people and cater to their needs. Thus, the physical workspace is one of the crucial elements in crafting a human-centric work culture and can act as a talent magnet!
Workplace design strategies to retain top talent
Make way for employee well-being
Motivated people look at roles that are challenging as well as fulfilling at the same time, and retaining will require making provisions for their growth and happiness in the workplace.
More insights on employee well-being: The Correlation Between Design and Mental Wellbeing at Work
Integrate branding and culture in the physical space
Employees will be more engaged and involved when the company’s mission and vision are well-communicated. A physical space that speaks for itself can be the most powerful tool to hire and engage top talent.
Maintain the right balance between privacy, visibility and collaboration.
The concepts of health, productivity and well-being will work well when the physical spaces are designed to stimulate the users to perform better. Cubicles are no longer functional and workplaces need diverse spaces for diverse tasks to establish the innate connection among the people.
Top Design Considerations
- Design for clean indoor air quality, day-lighting, ergonomic furniture and nature-inspired materials.
- Induce customized interactive digital walls and way-finding to engage people and communicate the brand value better.
- Incorporate brand identity in the collaborative and community spaces in the workplace.
- Accommodate flexibility at work by designing diverse spatial needs- privacy pods, meeting rooms, phone booths, agile spaces and collab-spaces.
- Manage visibility and privacy through smart use of wall panels, screens, glass or biophilia.
- Pay attention to less visible areas like the bathroom. Think about your commercial restroom design and how it incorporates into the wider picture.
Bottom Line
The bright minds will be attracted to work for brands that offer personal and professional value. They will grow when the opportunities and the environment is conducive to development. Lastly, they will commit and stay with the brands when they feel valued and included in the larger picture.
