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A people-centered approach to the workplace

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Help employees connect in meaningful ways and succeed in the face of new challenges

The future of work is personal. For employers, this means understanding culture, customer and client experiences, physical and emotional safety needs, financial considerations, and what’s required for each individual employee in the moment. Building such a personalized workplace, however, necessitates a solid foundation, one that is:

  • Fit for purpose
    A complete approach considers the needs and circumstances of everyone and everything that plays a part – employees, customers and the bottom line.

  • Receptive and supportive
    Employee insights, concerns and ideas are valuable resources and should be incorporated into how you get things done.

  • Safe and equitable
    It’s important to create a work environment where people feel physically and psychologically safe and know that they are appreciated, cared about and treated fairly.

  • Flexible and adaptable
    Design a workplace that can adapt to the changing circumstances and needs of employees, customers/clients and business environments.

  • Increasingly intelligent
    The right data, collected at the right time, can reveal actionable insights and be used to assess and improve conditions on an ongoing basis.

For more key areas to focus on as you build a people-centered workplace, download our guidebook. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate changes, address compliance issues, create a more inclusive work environment, and adjust based on what is or isn’t working.

ADP Editorial Team

ADP Editorial Team The ADP editorial team is comprised of human resource professionals with extensive experience solving complex HR challenges for businesses of all sizes.

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