At EXwise, we sometimes feel that the actual work that employees do is overlooked when it comes to creating a positive employee experience. And we’ll be honest, we find this bizarre considering that this is the number one reason why employees get hired in the first place!

So, in view of this, we’re going to turn the spotlight onto the work employees do and demonstrate why it’s a crucial part of the employee experience.

Research shows that employees who find their work meaningful, challenging, and aligned with their interests and skills are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and satisfied with their jobs. This in turns means they will be more productive, are more likely to stay with your organisation and more likely to boost your reputation in the external market helping you to hire.

In contrast, employees who feel that their work is mundane, unchallenging, or irrelevant may become disengaged and dissatisfied with their jobs. This can lead to reduced motivation, productivity, and increased likelihood of turnover.

In this context, it’s impossible to ignore the work that employees are performing. Therefore, at EXwise we believe that in addition to doing meaningful and challenging work, the following components should also be factored into good job design:

• Task variety with varying levels of complexity
• Good person-job fit wherein skills are being used
• Line of sight to job output
• Freedom to perform tasks in the most appropriate way
• Opportunities to learn and grow on the job

 If you would like to talk to us about the importance of doing good work and how this can contribute towards your overall employee experience and drive business outcomes, then get in touch today, we’d love to hear from you.