Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 68 | Page 28

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Data indicates two-thirds of businesses will change operating model to focus on employee experience

The results show that more alignment with employees is needed but nearly half of businesses plan tech investments to further improve the workplace experience . The findings consider how the pandemic has shaped the workplace experience for over 1,100 business leaders and employees worldwide .

EMEA business leaders are out of touch with what employees want in the hybrid workplace experience and 66 % of organisations plan to adopt a different operating model than they had before the COVID-19 pandemic , according to a new survey from Unisys Corporation . A majority ( 61 %) of these organisations say these new models are designed to ensure employee safety and to achieve more productivity ( 47 %). Almost two-thirds ( 64 %) say the key driver for them is to create a better overall employee experience .

Further key EMEA highlights from the survey include :
• While work location and schedule that is conducive to family life is important for 66 % of employees in EMEA , only 49 % of business leaders see this as important .
Almost two-thirds ( 64 %) say the key driver for them is to create a better overall employee experience .
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