The "How to be an Employer of Choice" brief aims at how to work towards an environment that is aesthetic, ergonomic, inclusive, respectful, and ultimately motivating and productive. You can find its full form on the LinkedIn profile of our expert Jana Beeby. You can also watch the video below.

🔵 PEOPLE FIRST
Companies are made up of people first. Invest in your people.
 
🔵 FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS
Support, encourage and even reward relationship building in your workplace.
 
🔵 MANAGER AVAILABLE
Even for employees working remotely, you need to maintain regular meetings with your manager.
 
🔵 SELF-MANAGEMENT
As a manager, avoid micro-managing and engage in self-management coaching for employees and the team.
 
🔵 NEW ZONING
Re-zone the office, old layouts are often outdated and dysfunctional for team self-management.
 
🔵 NEED FOR PRIVACY
In addition to collaboration and interaction zones, create ample areas for privacy in the office.
 
🔵 SMOOTH TRANSITIONS
Make the transition between interaction and individual work as quick and smooth as possible
 
🔵 THE RIGHT DESIGN
Wild patterns and colors in interior design can overstimulate employees. Opt for a more muted spectrum.
 
🔵 OWN CHOICE
Adjustable and mobile furniture allows employees to create something to suit themselves.
 
🔵 HOME OFFICE
Educate employees on how to best work in the home office, it's not a given.
 
🔵 IMPRESSIVE SPACES
Choose a new and functional building for your office instead, it will benefit your brand significantly.
 
🔵 BELONGING
Build a sense of belonging, around half of your employees may not feel like they fit in. 
 
🔵 TRUST AND RESPECT
Your company should live what it preaches. By doing so, you develop two attractive aspects - trust and respect.