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FuturistU > Culture > Future-Proofing Work Culture > Module 4 / 5

Future of Work - Experience

Instructor: Jaime Neely
Corporate Social Responsibility
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More and more organizations today are beginning to implement employee experience strategies, as a way to better prepare for new hires. This module examines the growing importance of the employee experience and the positive impact it can have on a company's overall performance. It breaks down different components of the modern employee experience including perks, benefits and recognition. 

Work-life balance, another key pillar of the employee experience, is also discussed. We debunk the misconceptions of what really motivates a younger workforce, providing you with insight to create a customized experience for your own team.
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Workshop Question:
Describe your company's employee experience in three words. Would your colleagues say the same?
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Stability-Based Perk
Businesses reevaluate employee perks to center them around value and need
Implications - Brands have long addressed Millennial recruitment and retention with relatively superficial perks in the form of free liquor, snack fridges, in-office games and more–however it is slowly being understood that these perks are not what fosters happiness or longevity within a company. Businesses are adapting to new research surrounding this generation's preferred work culture by offering benefits that centralize around stability, income, professional advancement, and the prioritization of a work-life balance – all relatively practical values that have long been overlooked by employers when seeking out the Millennial recruit.
Workshop Question - In what ways can your business let go of stereotypes within the recruitment process, and how can it better value the practical and professional needs of its prospective and current employees?
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Employee Micro-Learning Platforms
Employee Micro-Learning Platforms
Sollah Interactive's TAG Secures a Tighter Learning Schedule
With the launch of its employee micro-learning platform, Sollah Interactive hopes to speed up the process of familiarizing new hires with company policies, approaches, operations and the like. The... MORE
Pet-Centric Employee Benefits
Pet-Centric Employee Benefits
Nina Hale's ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ Allows Absences for Pet Parents
Benefiting employees who are pet owners, digital marketing agency Nina Hale goes beyond traditional maternity and paternity leave programs to offer a ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ option for staff.... MORE
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
The Helpr Start-up Helps Companies Build Effective Childcare
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Sleep-Rewarding Employers
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Agile Workplace
As more offices adopt a hybrid model more flexibility is needed
Trend - The post-pandemic workplace demands more flexibility than before. The average office worker knows how to be productive from home, making the idea of being in the office full-time harder to justify. Thus, hybrid workplaces are more common than ever; however, these come with a unique set of challenges that organizations in the industry aim to solve.
Workshop Question - How has your workplace culture changed, and how can you make these changes work to your advantage as an employer?
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Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Alki and Iratzoki Lizaso Create Zuzulu for the Modern Office Setting
Designs that address the contemporary state of office space, more specifically the hybrid work layout, have been the focus of many brands and designers in the industry. Zuzulu is yet another... MORE
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
The 'Tactic' Platform is for Flexible Workspaces
The workspace has undergone a dramatic shift over the past several years, so the ‘Tactic’ office management platform is positioned as a tool to help make the process of keeping things in... MORE
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Condeco Launches a New Microsoft Teams App Dedicated to Hybrid Work
Condeco, a leading workplace scheduling platform, has announced the launch of a new app for Microsoft Teams. The brand-new app for Microsoft Teams, which is powered by the Condeco Microsoft 365... MORE
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
ServiceNow Added Workplace Indoor Mapping to the Now Platform
‘ServiceNow,’ the Santa Clara-based software company, announced the ‘Workplace Indoor Mapping’ feature for hybrid work environments and retail locations. The feature was... MORE
Workplace Sabbatical
Businesses are establishing or highlighting workplace sabbatical programs
Trend - In an effort to reduce employee burnout and ensure retention, sabbaticals offered by companies are being established or if they already exist, emphasized as an employee perk. These programs are a benefit for employees who have spent several years at a company, and include weeks of time taking a break from work to explore passions, rest, or volunteer work.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better invest in its employees' personal or financial wellbeing?
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Paid Two Month Sabbaticals
Paid Two Month Sabbaticals
Intel Offers Its Employees a Paid Two Month Vacation Every Seven Years
Computer electronics giant Intel offers its employees a unique sabbatical program called ‘King of Benefits.’ The program works by offering long-term employees a fully paid eight-week... MORE
Workplace Benefits Programs
Workplace Benefits Programs
McDonald's Offers Paid Sabbaticals for 10-Year Employees
The McDonald’s Benefits Program at the popular fast-food restaurant covers everything from health benefits to paid vacation time. For corporate McDonald’s workers, every employee is... MORE
Environmental Internship Programs
Environmental Internship Programs
Patagonia Offers a Work Sabbatical During its Internship
In an effort to retain employees, many brands offer perks, and Patagonia is setting itself apart with its Environmental Internship Program, which offers a two-month work sabbatical. Employees from... MORE
Accessible Employee Sabbatical Programs
Accessible Employee Sabbatical Programs
Adobe Offers Mandatory Sabbaticals for 5-Year Employees
The Adobe Sabbatical Program at San Jose-based software company provides employees with added incentives to remain at the job and in good standing. Once an employee has worked at least 24 hours a... MORE
Work Protest
Office workers are protesting mandated returns to the office
Trend - Having grown accustomed to working remotely for several months, office workers are increasingly protesting mandates that require workers to go back to the office. Workers are now quitting, organizing against such policies, and/or ignoring these policies and continuing to work from home.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize flexibility for its employees?
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Return-to-Office Protests
Return-to-Office Protests
European Central Bank Employees are Protesting Mandatory In-Office Work
Employees at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany have begun protesting return to office mandates, citing concerns surrounding CoViD-19 and its many variants. At the beginning of the... MORE
In-Office Worker Protests
In-Office Worker Protests
Goldman Sachs Employees Protest Full Return to Office Mandates
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently mandated a full five-day return to office schedule; however, on the day the giant office reopened its US office, nearly half of employees continued to work... MORE
Hybrid Work Protest Groups
Hybrid Work Protest Groups
Apple Employees Protest the Company's Return to Office Strategy
Back in April, Apple employees in the United States began finally returning to their offices, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and its corresponding lockdowns. Though the company... MORE
Employee Return-to-Office Protests
Employee Return-to-Office Protests
Hearst Employees Protest to the National Labor Relations Board
Hearst Magazine International, one of the largest publishers of magazine media across all platforms, recently enforced a mandatory return-to-office policy; however, many employees protested the... MORE
Hybrid Management
New organizational software is helping businesses manage hybrid work models
Trend - As businesses adapt to hybrid work models where employees work from home some days, and in-office others--they're in need of tools to organize this new work model. Software programs that help run operations under flex work models are becoming more popular to maintain workplace productivity.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better adapt to the desire for flexible work models?
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Smart Workplace Management Softwares
Smart Workplace Management Softwares
Archie is an Intuitive Hybrid Workplace Platform
The Archie Hybrid Workplace Platform is an intuitive hybrid office software that features all the tools you need to run an efficient hybrid workspace and create an unparalleled employee experience... MORE
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
The 'Tactic' Platform is for Flexible Workspaces
The workspace has undergone a dramatic shift over the past several years, so the ‘Tactic’ office management platform is positioned as a tool to help make the process of keeping things in... MORE
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
The 'Desky' App Helps Businesses Adapt to Hybrid Work
Many professionals have adopted a hybrid schedule that consists of working from home and the office, which is where the ‘Desky’ app is intended to help offer support. The app works by... MORE
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
ServiceNow Added Workplace Indoor Mapping to the Now Platform
‘ServiceNow,’ the Santa Clara-based software company, announced the ‘Workplace Indoor Mapping’ feature for hybrid work environments and retail locations. The feature was... MORE
Reformed Routine
Social changes are influencing consumers to slow down and reassess their lives
Trend - More consumers in North America are adapting their priorities and routines to better align with their own happiness. This can involve consumers renouncing needlessly fast-paced lifestyles, quitting jobs in place of alternative opportunities, and generally focusing on their own happiness.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better align itself with its customers' or employees' values?
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Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
F!VE Drinks Co Debuts New Drinks to Celebrate Those Quitting
Many are calling the current tumultuous employment landscape the “The Great Resignation” period and to celebrate, F!VE Drinks Co has launched two new ready-to-drink canned cocktail... MORE
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Identity Launches New Flavors of CBD-Infused Coffee Additives
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Employee Resignations Campaigns
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Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
'Boom Journal' Helps Change a Person's Energy and Attitude
The ‘Boom Journal’ mindful journal app is a digital solution for users looking to boost their energy and attitude in a simple yet effective way each day. The app works by enabling users... MORE
Gen Z Investing
Investing for young Gen Z consumers is made easier with apps and communities
Trend - Gen Z is entering a new world of fintech, and banking apps, community platforms and services are being designed to help them navigate investing in the modern age. These platforms ensure that young consumers are able to set themselves up for the future in today's changing financial landscape.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize customer education and support?
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Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Hero Financials is an Alternative Banking Solution for Canadians
Hero Financials is providing Canadian kids and youth an alternative banking solution to manage and monitor their funds. The service is designed to address the unmet financial needs of Gen Z while... MORE
Teen-Targeting Investing Apps
Teen-Targeting Investing Apps
This App Helps Teens Invest Responsibly With Parental Permission
A pair of entrepreneurially minded college students have launched a new investing app that is specifically focused towards members of the Gen Z age group who want to be able to dip their toes in the... MORE
Teen-Focused Crypto Investment Apps
Teen-Focused Crypto Investment Apps
Step Launches First-Ever Crypto Investment Product for Teens
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Investing Gen Z Group Chats
Investing Gen Z Group Chats
Finary Raises Money to Build the Investing Chat Platform
Finary is a platform that is focused on next-generation investments. It helps the new generation create an online community to better understand the world of investments. Offering a digital platform... MORE
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Trend - Banking apps are becoming increasingly functional, now with extended features that allow people to shop (or sell) within the apps. These features help customers consolidate some of their lifestyle habits, merging banking and shopping to create simpler online experiences.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing convenience for its customer base?
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Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
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AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
The 'HOUM' App Helps Users Make Smarter Choices
The ‘HOUM’ grocery shopping list app is a household management solution for consumers who are looking for a way to shop for essentials in a smarter way to save money and prevent them... MORE
All-In-One Finance Apps
All-In-One Finance Apps
The PayPal "Super App" Arrives Following Partnership With Synchrony Bank
Paypal has officially launched a new version of its popular digital wallet and payments platform, which has been loosely dubbed the PayPal “super app.” A major update, the new app will... MORE
Mobile Banking Loyalty Rewards
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The Bnext Mobile Banking App Launched an Extensive Rewards Program
Bnext, the Spain-based mobile banking app, recently created a new rewards program. The new program will compensate consumers for purchase loyalty for a number of prominent brands, including... MORE
eLearning Entertainment
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Trend - Pre-Pandemic, consumers would seek out eLearning mostly to learn necessary skills or increase employability. In the post-Pandemic world, acquiring new skills has become somewhat of a hobby. Platforms and niche brands alike are offering tutorials and learning formats more akin to entertainment than education.
Workshop Question - What is one area of your business where you could better prioritize consumers, as opposed to monetization?
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Virtual Crafting Workshops
Virtual Crafting Workshops
Paper Source's Subscription Program Includes Access to Digital How-Tos
Paper Source usually holds its kid-focused crafting workshops at its store locations but it is adapting to the demands of the current times with at-home virtual learning and subscription box services.... MORE
Entrepreneurial E-Learning Apps
Entrepreneurial E-Learning Apps
The 'Makerpeer' App Helps Professionals Create and Collaborate
The ‘Makerpeer’ app is a tool for entrepreneurs to help them create, collaborate and even monetize their professional knowledge in a unified spot for them to connect. The app will enable... MORE
Virtual Learning Platforms
Virtual Learning Platforms
Simbi's Read For Good Challenge Uses AI to Improve Literacy
Short attention spans are the norm in today’s digital media age, and Simbi addresses this by adding an interactive element to the learning process with stories students will want to read. Simbi... MORE
Sporadic Educational Lesson Apps
Sporadic Educational Lesson Apps
The 'Listenable' App Delivers Quick Lessons to Listen to
The ‘Listenable’ app is an educational solution for consumers who are looking to bolster their continuous learning and make it part of their everyday routine. The app will provide users... MORE
Remote Guidance
The rise of "digital nomads" has led to products and services in this space
Trend - With the COVID-19 pandemic making remote work increasingly common, more consumers have found themselves with greater independence with where they can travel and live. Brands are seeing opportunities within this "digital nomad" industry and are offering products and services that enhance this lifestyle.
Workshop Question - How is your brand offering flexibility to its employees or customers?
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Digital Nomad Camping Trailers
Digital Nomad Camping Trailers
The 'NoMad' Camping Trailer Accommodates Modern Lifestyles
The conceptual ‘NoMad’ camping trailer has been designed by Studio ABIBOO as a travel accommodation solution for digital nomads and explorers alike that will help them to stay... MORE
Remote Office Travel Trailers
Remote Office Travel Trailers
Airstream's Flying Cloud 30FB Office is a Modern Mobile Home
The Flying Cloud 30FB Office by Airstream is optimized for working on the go and it’s spacious enough to sleep up to six people. The modern mobile office and home on wheels is outfitted with... MORE
Digital Nomad Guidance Platforms
Digital Nomad Guidance Platforms
The 'nomadify' Platform Offers a Framework for Digital Nomadism
The ‘nomadify’ platform is a guidance solution for professionals who are looking to shake off the shackles of office life in favor of a lifestyle that’s focused on working from the... MORE
Millennial-Friendly Remote Work Concepts
Millennial-Friendly Remote Work Concepts
SOJRN Was Made for Remote-Working Young Professionals
FTLO Travel, the Millennial group travel company, recently launched a new program for young professionals working remotely – SOJRN. The new concept is described as “the perfect post-pandemic... MORE
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Brands replicate office culture from home for their employees
Trend - In order to keep employees engaged as many companies enter a year of work-from-home setups, many are trying to replicate in-office rituals virtually. These include everything from coffee breaks to chat rooms that are mapped out to look like offices.
Workshop Question - How is your brand keeping employees engaged?
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Virtual Coffee Machines
Virtual Coffee Machines
Powell Software's Microsoft Teams App Supports Workplace Culture from Home
Powell Software’s Virtual Coffee Machine is a first-of-its-kind app within Microsoft Teams that helps employees connect with one another and take regular breaks while working from home. The... MORE
Virtual Office Platforms
Virtual Office Platforms
Remo Unites Virtual Teams with the Benefits of a Physical Workspace
For most of the year, some employees have found themselves working at home and connecting with virtual office teams remotely. Remo helps to make remote work less isolating and more fun by combining... MORE
Virtual Corporate Retreats
Virtual Corporate Retreats
Moniker Now Offers Remote Team Building Experiences
Moniker, an award-winning corporate retreat planning agency, recently expanded its services to include remote team building experiences after COVID-19 impacted workforces across the globe. As many... MORE
Remote Workplace Communities
Remote Workplace Communities
Chipotle is Giving Remote Employees Access to Udemy for Business
The needs of the remote workplace are different from just a few years ago and companies are recognizing this with programs that help to support employee learning, personal development and a sense of... MORE