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Becoming an Employer of Choice
January 4, 2024
Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.
-Doris Kearns Goodwin, biographer and journalist
-Doris Kearns Goodwin, biographer and journalist
“Generally speaking, becoming an employer of choice requires a sustained and ongoing commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace. It is a gradual process that involves continuously evaluating and improving workplace culture and policies, offering competitive compensation and benefits, investing in professional development opportunities, and fostering a positive workplace culture,” writes Angela Stoddard in Exchange magazine.
Stoddard explains, “’Employer of choice’ is a term used to describe a company or organization that is highly sought after by job seekers for its positive working conditions, benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive workplace culture.” These employers typically offer:
Stoddard notes, “Overall, becoming an employer of choice is a win-win for both the organization and its employees, leading to improved quality, higher levels of employee satisfaction and engagement, and a more sustainable and successful organization.”
To become an employer of choice, Stoddard recommends “some steps that organizations can take to become an employer of choice in the community:”
Stoddard explains, “’Employer of choice’ is a term used to describe a company or organization that is highly sought after by job seekers for its positive working conditions, benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive workplace culture.” These employers typically offer:
- Career growth
- Meaningful work
- Appreciation and recognition
- Work-life balance
- Strong leaders
- Access to information/transparency
- Empowerment
- Community involvement
Stoddard notes, “Overall, becoming an employer of choice is a win-win for both the organization and its employees, leading to improved quality, higher levels of employee satisfaction and engagement, and a more sustainable and successful organization.”
To become an employer of choice, Stoddard recommends “some steps that organizations can take to become an employer of choice in the community:”
- Evaluate current workplace culture and policies
- Offer competitive compensation and benefits
- Invest in professional development opportunities
- Foster a supportive workplace culture
- Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Encourage innovation and creativity
- Provide transparency
- Give back
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