There are indeed many things a business can do to make the workplace more enjoyable and inspiring for employees, boosting productivity and engagement in the process.

Even the simplest of things can make the workspace enjoyable to be around — from bringing office plants to painting the walls in pastel colors.

Hereby, we’ll discuss some of the creative ideas you can bring to life to create innovative pivots without breaking the bank.

Start Your Very Own “Green Team”

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important; hence, a rising number of businesses are setting up their own sustainability teams.

While it’s not really difficult to see why, it’s important to note that not all green initiatives are complicated or expensive.

A business can start by using clean tech and establishing long-term goals. Here are some suggestions on what you can do to make your business eco-friendly:

• Define the business’ long-term purpose
• Draft the economic case for sustainability
• Create sustainability knowledge and competence
• Co-create sustainable practices with your employees
• Encourage healthy competition
• Make sustainability visible inside and outside the company
• Demonstrate higher purpose by creating transformational change
• Create a sense of purpose and productivity
• Make every employee a sustainability champion

Don’t forget to ask employees for their input and listen to advice from other businesses’ execs who have already applied some effective sustainability measures. Idea exchange is invaluable in the matter of innovative initiatives, so network and ask around.

Build a Better Workplace for Frontline Employees

When it comes to frontline employees, you should make a special effort to make the workplace better for them. Because these people engage in complex projects, they may need an additional boost.

For starters, make certain to update apps and tools and enable new tech usage. One good idea is using tech to track employee’s hours.

Keep in mind, however, that managing frontline employees can be more difficult. Apps and tools can help them to stay better engaged because they often feel as if the office or in-house teams are managed in a more modern way.

Choose the Right Hybrid Work Model

If you’re looking to hire talents, you should give thought to hybrid work models because these people rarely conform to traditional workplace settings.

There are, in total, six different hybrid work models:

• Almost entirely off premises – mostly remote work with no office space
• Almost entirely on premises – limited remote work, large office space the majority of managers and workers
• Partially remote work, large office space –  the majority of managers and workers spend most, but not all, of their time at the office
• Partially remote work, multiple hubs – multiple offices with the workforce dispersed among them
• Multiple microhubs – management and employees are dispersed across small microhubs located in different cities and countries
• Partially remote work, with flexible office space – no permanent offices; rented flex space used for periodic collaboration (but not connectivity)

Depending on your business plan and scope of operations, you may benefit greatly from picking a  suitable hybrid work model.

Continuing Learning

eLearning is the way to go for many businesses. With so many opportunities available and so many employees looking for advancements in careers, it would be unwise to bypass this opportunity.

Namely, one of the chief reasons why employees are leaving their company is because they don’t get the opportunity to improve their professional knowledge.

Don’t let retention ruin your business prospects!

Learn more about how to choose an eLearning vendor and which courses to pick for the best results.

Take It to the Road

If you’ve ever wanted to do it, there’s no better time than today to take the leap and start working remotely or better yet, as a digital nomad. It can be simpler (and more exciting) than you think to work abroad as a digital nomad.

Get to see the sights, get productive, and gain a new perspective.

There are many paths to becoming a digital nomad, many of which, by the by, run their own business successfully, so look up the options and — enjoy the ride!

Place Emphasis on Employee Onboarding

Employee onboarding is an important step that gets easily overlooked. If your business is employing people from around the world and if you offer a hybrid work model, it is crucial to provide proper training for new hires.

Onboarding training is, in a sense, the fastest way to align all employees with the business goals, so brainstorm ideas on how to better incorporate new and transfer hires.

Key Takeaways

As you can see, there are many ways to pick innovative pivots for your next quarter. Start small and grow bigger and don’t forget to include all employees in the process!

Be open-minded: offer a remote hybrid work model, eLearning opportunities and onboarding training, and create a sustainability team to remain competitive and spice things up a bit.

After all, people won’t be looking elsewhere if they are happily engaged with their job, so be creative!