TL;DR
A great employee experience starts with freedom of choice. Here’s why it matters:
✅ One-size-fits-all doesn’t work – Personalizing the workplace leads to happier, more productive teams.
✅ Autonomy drives innovation – Companies like Google and 3M have proven that when employees have control, creativity flourishes.
✅ Work location flexibility matters – Remote and hybrid options improve job satisfaction and productivity.
✅ The right tools make a difference – Letting employees choose their own work equipment builds trust and boosts efficiency.
Giving employees more control over their work environment isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s key to keeping them motivated and productive. Yet, despite the obvious benefits, many companies still overlook simple ways to empower their teams.
The missed opportunity of employee choice
Starting a new job is exciting – until the onboarding experience falls short. Many employees are handed tools and equipment without consideration for their needs, making it harder to perform at their best.
Our Employee Choice survey found that 31% of employees had no say in selecting their work equipment – an overlooked opportunity to boost engagement and productivity. A Forbes report further revealed that 96% of U.S. workers are dissatisfied with their tools, impacting motivation and efficiency.
Companies that embrace employee choice – from work tools to workplace flexibility – foster innovation, retention, and job satisfaction. In this article, we’ll explore three ways how empowering employees can create a more engaged and high-performing workforce.
1. Personalization creates a stronger workplace
A one-size-fits-all approach no longer works in today’s workforce. Therefore, companies should adopt an Employee Choice or Employee-First approach. This involves empowering teams by understanding and addressing each employee's distinct needs through hyper-personalization.
Hyper-personalization is an approach that goes beyond the old "one-size-fits-all" mentality, recognizing individual working styles, strengths, and preferences. Implementing a hyper-personalized approach creates a work culture that values autonomy and flexibility and sets the stage for improved productivity, higher engagement, and overall well-being, laying the solid foundation for organizational success.
2. Freedom fuels innovation
Positive employee experience goes beyond the office perks like a well-stocked kitchen or bottomless beverage options. It is a dynamic environment that caters to individual needs, fostering a human connection where employees can authentically bring more of their complete selves into the workplace. The following two company examples underline this:
👉 Google allows employees to spend 20% of their time on passion projects, leading to innovations like Gmail and Google Maps – a clear example of how employee empowerment fuels success.
👉 3M’s innovative 15% time policy gave rise to Post-it Notes, showing how workplace flexibility fuels groundbreaking ideas.
Overall, a strong organizational culture boosts job satisfaction (92%), while higher employee engagement can increase profitability by 23%, as engaged and empowered employees drive productivity and better business outcome
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3. Workplace flexibility boosts performance
In the wake of the post-pandemic era, the freedom to work from anywhere has become a key factor in job satisfaction and productivity. Let's take a closer look at exact numbers:
👉 35% increase in productivity for remote workers (Forbes Advisor)
👉 62% of employees lack input on their work model, with 39% assigned a location, resulting in 24% dissatisfaction (Boston Consulting Group)
👉 62% of workers feel more productive when working remotely while 60% of managers worry about decreased productivity (Owl Labs)
Remote work opens doors for both employees and companies, but the real challenge is finding the right balance between flexibility, teamwork, and productivity. Companies that listen, adapt, and refine their hybrid models will be the ones that attract and keep top talent.
4. The right tools make a difference
Providing employees with the right tools is essential for productivity, engagement, and long-term success and should therefore be a top-priority for every company.
👉 80% of employees say the right technology improves their personal job satisfaction.
👉 A Slingshot survey found that teams prefer smarter tools that simplify work and boost efficiency.
👉 Giving employees a say in their work devices builds trust and fosters a culture of autonomy and empowerment.
Companies that prioritize modern, flexible tech are contributing to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, stay longer, and perform at their best.
How Velory can help
Empowering employees starts with giving them the right tools. At Velory, we make IT asset management smarter, easier, and employee-friendly as we:
✅ Offer flexible device choices without IT headaches
✅ Streamline procurement, tracking, and lifecycle management
✅ Ensure security, cost efficiency, and sustainability
With Velory, you can turn IT asset management into a strategic advantage. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? Let’s make it happen.
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