Recently Christy Moses, Director, spoke with WRK+ about Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from a candidate perspective.

It is crucial for workplaces to not only increase the number of people from underrepresented groups that they employ, but to ensure that these employees truly feel they belong. A selection of the Best Places to Work joined a panel to discuss how they promote diversity and inclusion internally, and how they involve their employees and managers to keep these programs alive.

Australian employees have had a rough ride over the past 18 months. The COVID-19 crisis has turned their world upside down, both at work and at home. While we seem to get caught up in debating if and how the crisis will forever change the future of work and workplaces, it is important that we also focus on helping employees land on their feet and readjust in this constantly evolving situation.

Over the past decade, attracting and retaining top talent has been the number one focus for most Australian organisations. People are the most scarce, costly, and valuable resource for many organisations, so we must continue to nurture that resource. Budget cutting is like pruning a tree; you need to do it to help your organisation thrive in the long run. However, if you cut too much, and in the wrong places, you might damage the tree.

Contemporary workplaces recognise that how employees feel about their work has a great impact on their motivation. There is no stronger motivation for employees than an understanding that their work is relevant, and that it matters. When an employee receives recognition and appreciation, it motivates them to work harder.

2020 has certainly challenged us all to rethink how we work, how we interact with colleagues, family and friends, and how we look after ourselves and others. It has also provided us with an opportunity to rethink what really matters and how can we support businesses across ANZ to be their best and boost their employee engagement.

At WRK+ we are about work, plus so much more. We want to ignite meaningful interactions between people and workplaces across ANZ to enable them to be their best.