The Competitive Advantage of the Win-Win Workplace
By Angela Jackson, Kyle Albert, Olivia Gunther, Ashley Yuan and Guy Berger
Discover innovative strategies and how they correlate with positive financial outcomes that benefit workers and unlock shareholder value.
Background
The Win-Win Workplace framework represents a set of nine worker-centered, equity-first strategies identified through research to elevate both employees and companies. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate how businesses that prioritize their workers, through thoughtful practices and policies, can achieve superior financial performance while fostering a healthier, more inclusive work environment.
The Future Forward Institute, in collaboration with Burning Glass Institute and JUST Capital, conducted a comprehensive study that links employee-centered practices with measurable business success. This report aims to shed light on how employers can create a thriving workplace that benefits both employees and the company’s bottom line.
The Full Report
This research draws from a range of data sources, including American Opportunity Index from Burning Glass Institute and JUST Capital, to track firm performance across metrics such as employee benefits, retention, and mobility. This report also reveals that firms adopting win-win workplace strategies experience higher revenue growth, improved profitability, and enhanced employee satisfaction.
The Press Release
With key findings showing significant correlations between employee thriving and financial success, this report offers actionable insights for companies aiming to drive sustainable growth through a people-first approach. The release of The Competitive Advantage of the Win-Win Workplace underscores the urgency for companies to adopt human-centered strategies.
The Win-Win Workplace Report
View our report on the practices that differentiate workplaces that are attuned to employee growth and development.
Press Release
Discover how your company can drive sustainable growth through a people-first approach
The Top Takeaways
The future demands a new approach:
Traditional workplace models no longer support thriving employees. To stay competitive, businesses must prioritize employee well-being. Companies that center employee voices and inclusivity see gains in profits, revenue, and asset validation.
Business leaders who act now will reap rewards:
Leaders can take three key steps:
Deepen Understanding of Worker Voice
Reframe Through a Worker Lens
Position CEO and Frontline Leaders as Champions
More Data is Needed:
While initial findings are promising, more transparency and research are required to fully understand the benefits of worker-centered practices
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