The Leader - January/February 2008 - (Page 13) eNaBlers oF sUccess management’s acceptance & sponsorship Management styles that encourage autonomy, flexibility and virtual collaboration are well-suited to Workplace Strategy programs. non-space related reward & recognition systems Allocating office space as a reward or indication of organizational status hinders successful implementation of Workplace Strategy programs. Rewarding employees based on their output and “virtual presence” or availability – rather than face time – and by providing incentives that are non-space related (e.g., bonuses or additional holidays), helps to enable Workplace Strategy. In addition, mobilityenabling technology such as laptops and PDAs are increasingly seen as incentives. reliable infrastructure Voice technologies, computing devices and reliable high-speed connectivity are the keystones to effective Workplace Strategy. The opportunity for Workplace Strategy to flourish will increase significantly as technology in countries around the globe improves. strong sense of community Providing employees with social networks and connectivity is critical. It is important to understand that even the most mobile employees need a sense of “place” and belonging. The office is increasingly becoming the place where socializing and collaboration occurs, so it is critical to create an office environment that fosters the development of relationships, trust, networking and a sense of community. oUtcomes reduced cost of office space More efficient space utilization often leads to significant decreases in real estate occupancy costs. increased knowledge worker attraction / retention Companies are increasingly finding that a wellpositioned Workplace Strategy can help them win the “war for talent” by offering employees flexibility and improved work-life balance. enhanced worker autonomy and connectivity Because many can work from nearly anywhere, knowledge workers have more choice in how, when and where they work. improved strategic linkage More companies are recognizing that work environments can directly support business strategies and competitive positioning while fostering greater innovation, creativity and collaboration. decreased commuting distance and expense Workplace Strategy can counter the mounting costs and inefficiencies of personal transportation. This is also seen as environmentally responsible, as automobile emissions are decreased. seventy percent of cre executives say attracting and retaining workers has very high importance to their companies.
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