More Casual Workplaces are Here to Stay, Giving Competitive Edge to Companies That Embrace Them
2024年6月26日 - 10:00PM
The rules and etiquette of workplaces are shifting to align with
the times and desires of employees, and companies that provide a
more casual workplace have a competitive edge, according to a newly
released Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.
Two-thirds of Canadian hiring decision-makers (65%) say
workplace etiquette that was not acceptable three years ago is now
acceptable.
Around 2 in 5 companies say it was important five years ago to
have dress code guidelines (43%) and to adhere to that dress code
(40%), but only around a quarter feel this holds true today (27%
and 25% respectively). In addition, employers say it is less
crucial today to refrain from taking personal calls at work (32%
today, compared to 38% five years ago) and utilize formal business
communications (28% compared to 36% five years ago).
However, some workplace practices remain and have increased in
importance in the post-pandemic workplace. Among the leading
workplace practices that have seen greater need for adherence:
arriving at work and meetings on time (69% compared to 58% five
years ago), keeping a clean workspace (62% compared to 51% five
years ago) and greeting coworkers (52% compared to 46% five years
ago).
But as workplace culture and etiquette evolves, half of hiring
decision-makers (51%) say it is confusing for employees to know
what is and is not acceptable because so much has changed.
Job Seeker Perspective
The vast majority of Canadian job seekers (83%) believe a more
casual workplace contributes to higher performing employees. This
sentiment is found highest with Millennials (90%) and Gen Z (82%),
compared to Gen X (74 %) and Boomers (79%).
Like Canadian hiring decision-makers, two-thirds of job seekers
(65%) agree that workplace etiquette that was not acceptable five
years ago is acceptable now.
Job seekers say having a dress code is less important now (33%)
than five years ago (54%). In addition, refraining from personal
calls at work is no longer seen as important (43% compared to 56%
five years ago), as is using formal business communication (36%
compared to 53% five years ago).
Job seekers agree though that some workplace behaviours have
become more important in the past five years, such as arriving on
time for work and meetings (78% compared to 68% five years ago),
keeping a tidy workspace (64% compared to 60% five years ago) and
greeting coworkers (63% compared to 56% five years ago).
“In a tight labour market, perks like a more casual dress code
are simple to implement and can have a significant impact on
recruiting and retention,” said Bill Stoller, Express Employment
International CEO. “Some values, however, like punctuality and
workspace cleanliness should remain important to respect
colleagues’ valuable time and mutual space.”
Survey MethodologyThe Job Insights survey was
conducted online within Canada by The Harris Poll on behalf of
Express Employment Professionals between Oct. 31 and Nov. 10, 2023,
among 504 Canadian hiring decision-makers.
The Job Seeker survey was conducted online within Canada by the
Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals from
November 9-26, 2023, among 509 Canadian adults ages 18 and
older.
For full survey methodologies, please contact
Ana@MapleLeafStrategies.com.
If you would like to arrange for an interview to discuss this
topic, please contact Ana Curic at (613) 858-2622 or email
Ana@MapleLeafStrategies.com.
About Bill StollerWilliam H. "Bill" Stoller is
chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment
International. Founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the
international staffing franchisor supports the Express Employment
Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise
brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with
franchise locations in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia
and New Zealand.
About Express Employment ProfessionalsAt
Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people.
From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive
and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers
localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across
the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand,
employing 492,000 people globally in 2023 and more than 11 million
since its inception. For more information, visit
ExpressPros.com/CA.
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