A dynamic workplace embraces change and collaboration and prioritises growth within the company but not at the expense of the employees. A dynamic workplace provides employees with a flexible work environment, which has proven beneficial for both the employer and employees. Creating a dynamic workplace takes time and commitment and it’s a great investment into the future of the organisation. 

Dynamic workplace: The benefits

For a company to succeed, the best possible workplace will need to be fostered. A dynamic workplace offers:

  • Positive perception of the company
  • Improved morale
  • Higher productivity
  • Better quality applicants

Positive perception of the company

Employees want to feel like they work for a respected and positively viewed organisation. An organisation that drives change is more likely to hold a competitive advantage over other businesses in the same industry. When the company communicates with employees effectively, seeks feedback on changes made and allows them to work on their terms, it makes employees view the entity in a positive light. Even if not all benefits have financial value, the flexibility offered is enough to improve the employees’ mental health and quality of life. 

Improved morale

A dynamic workplace values the opinions of staff as this enables it to grow further. The business would be looking at how employee skills can be used to their full potential, which positions employees want to grow into and what opportunities are there to use available resources. As a result, a just workplace is created. This encompasses both the equality and equity aspects of a work environment; not only are employees treated as equals, but those who are in different life stages and situations are given the help they need. To achieve improved morale, it’s important that all issues that arise in the workplace are dealt with quickly.

A just workplace can lead to improved employee morale, which can improve retention and lower hiring and induction costs.

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Higher productivity

A dynamic workplace changes, aims for efficiency and adapts to newly implemented strategies and plans. Behind every reallocation, software introduction or team addition there is a clear purpose that promotes improvement. The autonomy given to employees plus the processes being continuously worked on, enable productivity to increase. Staff feel motivated and more creative as they know their ideas will be useful or at least considered.

Better quality applicants

Another benefit of a dynamic workplace? The company will be able to attract better-quality candidates for positions. Experienced professionals want to work for organisations that are organised, flexible and easily adaptable to change. As dynamic workplaces also come with effective communication, more employees will favour them over the competitors. 

The better quality candidates are also a result of good customer experiences. Many times, people who apply for a role are customers of the business that had a really good experience and they aspire to work for the organisation. 

Dynamic workplace: How do you create it? 

Unlike many workplace trends, a dynamic workplace is not temporary. It’s here to stay. No matter how many years pass, companies will not stop changing, the business environment will keep evolving and the entities that will be left behind are those that don’t take the first step in innovating. Your company should focus on:

  • Communication 
  • Innovation 
  • Great decision-making
  • Continuous learning
  • Inclusivity and trust
  • Employee well-being

Communication

It’s pretty much impossible to create a dynamic workplace without effective communication (that goes both ways). This means that the work environment needs to be built on both the employer and the employee speaking openly, being honest and trusting one another. When making a change, communication is crucial; it ensures that all parties understand what is going on, why the new changes are implemented, what this will mean for their future and how they will be supported during this stage. 

It will help prevent inertia and as questions will be a major part of the change, employees will feel involved rather than excluded. Having great communication will also lead to more employees reporting workplace problems such as potential harassment or bullying. If issues are freely shared, then they can be taken care of in a timely manner before they fester into something more severe and damage the working environment.

Innovation 

A dynamic workplace is one that thrives with innovation. However, please remember that not all types of innovation are good for the organisation’s future. Managers will need to consider carefully where inefficiencies are present and what solutions are out there that can help the business fix those inefficiencies. Getting behind every new innovation without clarity or purpose can be detrimental. 

Great decision-making

To create a dynamic workplace, decision-making has a key role in shaping employees’ attitudes towards the company and change. In most cases, decision-making needs to be driven by collaboration and data. This means that employees would be invited to share their ideas but also that data will be looked at before making a final decision. To achieve great decision-making, managers may need to look at how they handled issues in the past.

For example, an employee coming forward with a harassment report may not have been given the right amount of attention and the response to their report might not have been speedy enough. Managers will need to evaluate what went wrong in their approach and come up with solutions on what could be done better in the future to ensure that employees feel heard and safe. 

Continuous learning

What kind of skill development initiatives do you have in place? Upskilling and enabling employees to grow into their ideal positions facilitate a work environment where growth and change are welcomed and seen in a positive light. As new trends are constantly appearing in the business world, empowering employees and encouraging continuous learning is a very effective strategy in combating the evolving needs of a company. 

Not only that, but regular training can educate employees on what is appropriate and inappropriate at work. What was seen as ‘okay’ a decade ago isn’t the same today. Organisations are responsible for ensuring all employees are treated fairly and there are no incidents of unethical behaviour within a company. 

Inclusivity and trust

Two of the most important elements of a dynamic workplace are inclusivity and trust. Why?

This starts with the hiring process. Being inclusive and open-minded when looking at candidates is essential in fostering a dynamic workplace. Instead of looking for a candidate who ticks all the boxes, you could look for a candidate whose values align with those of the company. Skills can be developed but values are hard to change. Ethical employees are easier to trust and a dynamic workplace can benefit greatly from all the advantages an inclusive workplace offers. 

Diversity in the workplace assists in preventing power harassment and fosters a more friendly and welcoming environment. 

Employee well-being

No matter what kind of change you are trying to initiate, if you don’t prioritise how your employees are handling this change, it’s likely to fall short. Some employees may be more adaptable than others. Some will need little guidance while others may require a lot. Technology, new processes and systems won’t be successful if employees are resistant. That is why it’s important to understand that productivity cannot be achieved at the expense of employee well-being. 

Keep in contact with staff, check how they are doing, what they think of the new plans and always make sure they know that they have a say. They can give feedback, express their opinions and present ideas on how something could be improved. 

What could prevent the creation of a dynamic workplace?

Creating a dynamic workplace may sometimes be complicated as a lot of minds need to come together to build a more successful working environment. This doesn’t only stretch resources but may create a conflict of ideas and unsolvable tasks. Moreover, the current company culture can be hard to change, especially if there is an overhaul of a previously toxic and corrupted environment. 

A lot of the time, companies may experience issues like power and sexual harassment, bullying, fraud and bribery, which are all barriers to transforming to a more flexible workplace. There is little trust, a lot of uncertainty and difficulty in handling situations efficiently and responding correctly. 

Have you thought of a case management system?

Our clients undergo many types of change regularly, which enables them to grow and allocate their resources the best way they see fit. How do they do that? When an issue arises, they trust that Polonious will assist their human resource team or investigation team to manage it quickly and free up time for them. 

When a case comes up, such as a cyber threat or a harassment complaint, the investigators can handle everything from our system. They can upload evidence, hold remote interviews, save notes, set automatic reminders and more. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, highlighting our continuous focus on providing a high-quality and secure case management system. If you are looking for ways to save time and resources when a complaint arises, reach out! 

We are happy to give you a demo and show you how our system can help you!