{"id":4975,"date":"2018-08-29T13:48:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T17:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=4881"},"modified":"2021-05-06T06:23:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:23:40","slug":"how-to-use-data-insights-to-improve-employee-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/how-to-use-data-insights-to-improve-employee-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Data Insights To Improve Employee Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employee experience is a rather new concept that\u2019s taken the HR world by storm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Thanks to the digital transformation companies have undergone over the last years, Human Resources professionals have also experienced a transition that emphasizes the experience of the employees from the moment they are recruited to the moment they leave the company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>But if there\u2019s one thing that the digital transformation has given to the HR professionals, it&#8217;s the capacity of getting accurate data and insights about the state of their employees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>That being said, improving your workplace\u2019s employee experience is more than adding new digital solutions in HR. It also means changing your mindset and humanizing your company interactions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Employee experience is not only about engagement; rather, it\u2019s about everything an employee experiences throughout his or her connection to your company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s why creating a positive employee experience is crucial to build a great workplace, increase retention, and improve engagement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Sit tight, because today we\u2019ll show you how to leverage data insights to improve your workplace\u2019s <a href=\"\/employee-satisfaction-survey\/\">employee satisfaction<\/a> and build an engaging workplace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Boost Your Employer Brand<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how strong your employer brand is?<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>A recent study discovered that <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.glassdoor.com\/rs\/899-LOT-464\/images\/50hr-recruiting-and-statistics-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">84% of employees would consider leaving their job to move to another with a better reputation <\/a> \u2013 even without a salary bump.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Now, you might be wondering  <i>\u201cHow can data help me develop a stronger employer <\/i><i>brand?\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>For starters, it can help you see how aligned is the image your company projects with the one your employees have.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You could, for instance, conduct a sentiment analysis or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/design-a-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\">pulse survey<\/a> to see how likely your employees are to recommend your company; that way, rather than collecting data once a year, you can have a constant flow of information to make timely decisions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Improve Your Recruitment Channels<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You probably use a healthy mix of online and offline recruitment channels to find your next rockstar employee, but what if we told you there are non-conventional recruitment channels you can use to find skilled employees?<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You can use data insights to redefine your recruitment strategy and find candidates at places where you can see them perform.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Much like a recruiter who finds a baseball player at a high school, you can change your reactive recruitment policies and proactively seek employees outside recruiting grounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>That way, you can see their real performance without the added stress and artificiality that come with a job interview. This improves the employee experience and lets the employee know that you are actively looking for him or her.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Provide Positive Touchpoints<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Employee experience implies transforming your company into a better, inspiring workplace. And it\u2019s not really difficult, especially if you use data to provide positive touch points or interactions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Think of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/9-signs-customer-experience-counts\/\" target=\"_blank\">customer experience <\/a> journey and use the data you\u2019ve collected to design high-value touchpoints at all the phases of the employee lifecycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>A good idea to introduce these touch points would be creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/employee-engagement-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\">employee engagement survey<\/a> to receive honest data of your employee\u2019s \u201chealth\u201d at every point in their life cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>For instance, data from past experiences can help you improve your pre-onboarding process \u2013 which includes your application process and first months in the job\u2013 to reduce your employees\u2019 expectations and anxiety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Bridge Communication Gaps<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about data is that it facilitates communication.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Younger businesses, in particular, emphasize communication as one of the essential parts of a strong employee experience, especially because younger generations look for companies that align with their values and aims.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>You can use data and improve your customer experience by creating news channels where you can share company-wide announcements, new projects, organizational goals, and even strategies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>By connecting with your workforce, you will become a more reliable source of information, eliminating communication silos and democratizing information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>This also works wonders for freelancers or remote workers where information is often more fragmented and siloed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Work is radically evolving, with software and automation disrupting the most traditional HR competencies. But that doesn\u2019t mean the HR profession is over; in fact, HR has become even more critical in leveraging data insights to drive a positive employee experience and increase the employee\u2019s engagement and satisfaction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>The bottom line is that taking into account your employees\u2019 perception, technology, and the environmental factors in the workplace will definitely increase engagement, involvement, enthusiasm, and retention.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><i>Are you ready to get the data you need to improve employee experience? <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Join our webinar on <a href=\"https:\/\/sogosurvey.chilipiper.com\/book\/demo-request-15-min\" target=\"_blank\">How to Create a Work Culture with Engaged Employees<\/a>! <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee experience is a rather new concept that\u2019s taken the HR world by storm. Thanks to the digital transformation companies have undergone over the last years, Human Resources professionals have also experienced a transition that emphasizes the experience of the employees from the moment they are recruited to the moment they leave the company. But if there\u2019s one thing that the digital transformation has given to the HR professionals, it&#8217;s the capacity of getting accurate data and insights about the state of their employees. That being said, improving your workplace\u2019s employee experience is more than adding new digital solutions in HR. It also means changing your mindset and humanizing your company interactions. Employee experience is not only about engagement; rather, it\u2019s about everything an employee experiences throughout his or her connection to your company. That\u2019s why creating a positive employee experience is crucial to build a great workplace, increase retention, and improve engagement. Sit tight, because today we\u2019ll show you how to leverage data insights to improve your workplace\u2019s employee satisfaction and build an engaging workplace. Boost Your Employer Brand Have you ever wondered how strong your employer brand is? A recent study discovered that 84% of employees would consider leaving their job to move to another with a better reputation \u2013 even without a salary bump. Now, you might be wondering \u201cHow can data help me develop a stronger employer brand?\u201d For starters, it can help you see how aligned is the image your company projects with the one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[156],"tags":[164,303,283,23,60],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Use Data Insights To Improve Employee Experience - Sogolytics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Employee experience isn&#039;t just something you win with a homerun initiative or a one-off incentive. 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