Sodexo Reveals Trends Shaping the Global Workplace in 2017
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
New report from Sodexo shows that connectivity, innovations and uncertainty are
rewriting the rules of the workplace; next-generation working styles are being
defined by individuality, inclusiveness and techno-literacy; and we can expect
to see more robots as colleagues
Paris, Feb. 9, 2017 - Sodexo, world leader in quality of life services, today
released its 2017 Global Workplace Trends report, detailing the most critical
factors affecting the world's workers and employers. The report, which can be
downloaded here, is an insightful tool for employers navigating the changing
workplace to push toward success.
The trends portray a workplace that blends work life with outside life, catering
to employee needs through improvements in wellness, space design and learning
programs. The modern workplace benefits from all generations teaching and
learning from one another as well as leveraging individual strengths and the
power of collaboration to meet personal and business goals.
"With this piece, we've distilled key findings from different sectors,
generations and countries to produce a report that provides a holistic view of
the global workplace," said Sylvia Metayer, CEO, Worldwide Corporate Services
segment, Sodexo. "It's critical for business leaders to recognize the underlying
trends driving change, to evaluate their significance and stay ahead of-rather
than follow-them. As a top global employer providing quality of life services to
10,000 companies around the world, we have a front-row seat to seeing and
understanding the factors that will shape the workplace of the future."
The featured 2017 Sodexo Workplace Trends include:
* The Agile Organization: Organizations are seeking the holy grail of agility-
speed plus stability-with an ultimate goal of responding to new conditions,
all while keeping employees agile, too, by using disciplines such as
mindfulness.
* The Rise of Cross-Workplaces: The newest iteration of collaborative
workspaces takes co-working to a new level, with organizations not only
sharing physical space and resources but also intentionally structuring
interactions across boundaries that encourage problem-solving approaches in
order to combine strengths and address global issues.
* Employees Without Borders: The sheer spread and scale of the relocation of
workers, in both emerging and developed economies, is driving new
opportunities to demonstrate inclusive leadership through evaluating skill
needs, availability, location benefits and effective cultural integration.
* The New-Gen Robotics: Robots have been in the workplace for years, and
advances in artificial intelligence have led to organizations increasingly
using them for jobs that humans used to perform. The newest discussion:
exploring the success of robots, especially as they collaborate with people
on uniquely human jobs.
* Intergenerational Learning: As people continue to live and work longer, all
workers are forcing companies to think differently about hierarchical and
traditional employee learning. Employees of all generations are teaching one
another from their own experiences and driving a new culture of personal
development.
* Personal Branding Goes to Work: Which brand leads? Personal branding is
taking on a new life and getting deeper scrutiny, as employers look to
understand potential risks and leverage the power of employees' personal
brands for the good of the company.
* Redefining the Workplace Experience: From physical space and technology to
virtual work considerations and amenities, the way workers experience their
surroundings is key to a happy workforce.
* The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: The 2030 UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) call on organizations to work together and with
government toward a shared vision. The way businesses interpret and adapt
practices will affect not only the progress toward meeting the SDGs but also
the needs of a workforce hungry for positive change. ("Sustainability" as a
buzzword is being upstaged by the all-important goals codified at the United
Nations.)
* Unlocking the Potential of Millennial Talent: Why do we need to better
understand millennials? Grasping the unique set of attributes that Gen Y and
their younger siblings, Gen Z, bring to the work table gives us a view into
the future of the workplace.
* Wellness 3.0: Moving beyond thinking of workplace wellness programs as
sources for "fixing" or preventing health problems, they are now being
viewed as potential catalysts for healthy living for employees, their
families and the community at large.
Metayer added: "The world is evolving rapidly, and in a sometimes contradictory
fashion: small and large, local and global, traditional and modern. This impacts
our individual understanding of quality of life. Organizations therefore need to
be able to listen ever more closely to the voice of the individual, to be
balanced and inclusive. A one-size-fits-all approach may be easier, but it's not
going to lead to an engaged and high-performing workforce, today or tomorrow."
Sodexo Global Workplace Trends Report Methodology
Our system is grounded in primary and secondary research. Initial identification
of trend topics came from research, including consulting global news sources
focused on HR and the workplace, and through our own insights into workplaces
around the globe. Once we had identified global topic-area experts, we conducted
more than 55 hours of interviews (two to six expert interviews per trend).
Secondary source material and statistics have been compiled from global news
sources and research databases. We've curated trends by distilling the findings
of our research into a report with relevancy to global workplaces.
About Sodexo
Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that
improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational
performance. Operating in 80 countries, Sodexo serves 75 million consumers each
day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards
Services and Personal and Home Services. Through its more than 100 services,
Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over 50 years of
experience: from food services, reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, to
facilities and equipment management; from Meal Pass, Gift Pass and Mobility Pass
benefits for employees to in-home assistance, child care centers and concierge
services. Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its independence, its
sustainable business and financial model and its ability to continuously develop
and to engage the commitment of its 425,000 employees throughout the world.
Sodexo is a member of the CAC 40 and DJSI Indices.
| Key figures (as of August 31, 2016)
| 20.2 billion euro in consolidated revenues
| 425,000 employees
| 19(th) largest employer worldwide
| 80 countries
| 75 million consumers served daily
| 16.6 billion euro market capitalization (as of January 11, 2017)
Contacts
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| Laura SCHALK Mathieu SCARAVETTI |
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| Tél. : +33 1 57 75 85 69 Tél. : 01 57 75 81 28 |
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| laura.schalk(at)sodexo.com Mathieu.scaravetti(at)sodexo.com |
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