A human-centric workplace strategy shakes up the competition for top talent
Guide
30 May 2025
Beyond ping pong: How to create magnetic workplaces
Give the people what they want
To snag and keep top talent, you have to consider what they want from the entire workplace experience. People Strategy and Workplace Strategy teams work in tandem to create workplaces into vibrant hubs that foster connection, boost productivity and keep your best people from scrolling LinkedIn job postings.
Here's how it happens:
Data-driven insights from industry benchmarking, employee surveys and utilization rate reports can ensure you start on the (informed) right foot.
Persona development will help you understand how different teams operate and analyze the spaces and services needed for productivity and employee satisfaction.
Experience strategy can foster positive experiences at every touchpoint. This may include reimagining office traffic flow and/or you may decide that it’s time to hire a workplace experience manager.
Align space, technology and culture to seamlessly integrate physical workspaces, digital tools and company culture. Perhaps you’ll update remote work policies, implement new tech or redesign spaces to support various work modes.
Health and wellbeing focus goes beyond ergonomics and insurance benefits. These days you’ve got a choice in serving up the wellbeing perks and we’ve got some hot takes on what people are expecting after a commute (and what’s just a cherry on top).
Workplace culture is the biggest draw – or drawback – for top talent. HP’s 2024 Work Relationship Index revealed “Employees value tailored work environments so highly that 87% are willing to accept a 14% pay cut to have it… emphasizing the importance of flexible and personalized work experiences in retaining top talent.”
Change leadership can make or break your workplace. After all, people leave people – not companies. Leaders are key communicators of transformation, developing and cascading playbooks and policies.
Implement and iterate to successfully roll out new initiatives, measure impact and continuously refine strategies. It’s crucial to establish metrics to track engagement, productivity and retention over time.