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The one stat you need to know
“According to a new report by the Conference Board, the New York-based nonprofit research group, some 54.6% liked their physical environment in 1987 versus 56.4% today, and 54.7% liked their equipment in 1987, compared to less than a percentage point more today, 55.2%. The report’s authors speculate that the increase in telecommuting offers a partial explanation, as people prefer working at home to being in the office and employers are responding by rethinking and improving equipment and workspaces.” – Forbes by Susan Adams
What this episode is about and why you should care
Imagine if you walked into a financial firm looking for investment advice, and suddenly, you see this person, wearing shorts coming to greet you. Would you be interested in working with him/her? I’m sure a lot of people would find this a bit shocking. Financial firms are seen as conservative, buttoned up, and suit-and-tie organizations.
On the other end of the spectrum, as an employee, have you ever thought of going to an office whenever you just feel like it with your casual clothes on, doing on-site yoga or meditation, getting a haircut or a massage, or playing with Nerf guns? Many people would think that these are silly things that can’t really make an impact on employee engagement or culture.
To learn more about how an organization is challenging convention and traditional stereotypes of having a conservative workplace I talked to Todd Etter, Chief Collaboration Officer of The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool is a web-based company designed to help people manage their financial life. In 2014 The Motley Fool was ranked by Glass Door as the #1 company in America to work for based on their size.
What you will learn in this episode
Links from the episode:
Motley Fool
Motley Fool Public Blog
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