Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 48 | Page 37

////////////////////////// P erks at work have become a source of pride and a competitive differentiator for companies vying for top talent. Stocked fridges, catered meals, on-site fitness facilities, laundry services and complimentary transportation are just a handful of popular perks companies offer to lure new employees. But according to new research by ServiceNow, the company that makes work, work better for people, an effective way to build an engaged and productive workforce is giving employees a better employee service experience during big moments and even small ones in between. ServiceNow’s The Employee Experience Imperative report, which studies the service experience at work, reveals that employee enthusiasm for work peaks at the start of a new job, but wanes by 22% shortly thereafter. Where are employers missing the mark? The findings tell us that employers aren’t supporting employees’ basic needs on a day- to-day basis during the employee lifecycle: 41% still struggle to obtain information and answers to basic questions, like finding “ 51% OF EMPLOYEES BELIEVE THEIR EMPLOYERS MAKE IT EASY TO RECEIVE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PERFORM THEIR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE ONSET OF THEIR JOB. www.intelligentcio.com Pat Wadors, Chief Talent Officer at ServiceNow a company policy or resolving an issue with their equipment. Furthermore, only 41% believe their employers make it easy to select their equipment before their first day and only 51% of employees believe their employers make it easy to receive equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities at the onset of their job. “Employees today – regardless of their role or generation – want to be heard and valued, and they want an employee experience that suits their needs throughout their career with an organisation,” said Pat Wadors, Chief Talent Officer at ServiceNow. “If an employee’s experience is lacking at the onset of their new job, the impact for some employees can likely be felt until the employee’s last day. By creating beautiful and meaningful experiences and an environment where work gets done efficiently, employers will benefit from a more engaged and productive workforce.” Where can employers improve? Mobile work experiences One third of our lives is spent at work. And, employees want their experiences at work to be more like their experiences at home – like having mobile technology at their fingertips to make finding information and accomplishing tasks simple, easy and convenient. INTELLIGENTCIO 37