We believe that the heart of any organization is its people, and it’s time to place them back at the center of the workplace narrative. Humanizing work means prioritizing employees’ well-being, trust, and individuality to achieve exceptional results by adapting workplaces to fit people’s needs, not the other way around.
Why Humanize Work Matters
In today’s rapidly evolving world, understanding the essence of “Humanizing Work” is the key to unlocking incredible potential. Cultivating a culture of trust, respect, and clarity while ensuring transparency in tasks and challenges is essential for humanizing work.
Employees seek a higher purpose that unites them in a shared mission beyond their daily challenges, whether mental or physical. This purpose fuels their commitment, driving them to transcend weariness and deliver meaningful results.
Google’s two-year study on “High Performing Teams” pinpointed five vital traits in high-performing teams, perfectly aligning with our “Humanize Work” vision: psychological safety, dependability, structure & clarity, meaning of work, and impact of work. Teams embodying these traits become more productive, innovative, and motivated, contributing to the timely delivery of top-notch products and services. This reinforces our commitment to humanizing work by creating a workplace culture that embraces these essential elements, ultimately benefitting both employees and organizations.
We hope you will enjoy the contents of this newsletter on Humanizing Work.
The Crucial Relation: Diversity & Inclusion and Humanizing Work
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Humanizing Work, seemingly separate concepts, share a deep connection. In this article, Carlos Schults explores their intersection and provides best practices for fostering both, emphasizing that humanizing work is integral to a successful DEI initiative, creating a workplace where every individual is valued and supported.
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Humanizing Work Challenges + Pitfalls In Hybrid Environments
Hybrid work, a blend of physical and digital presence, is the new standard for 74% of U.S. companies. This article by Joaquin Aceron highlights five crucial challenges in humanizing hybrid work: inclusivity, preventing burnout, addressing inequality, effective communication, and nurturing a culture that retains talent.
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Humanizing Work: What It Is & Why You Can’t Win Without It
Work has historically prioritized efficiency over humanity. This article written by Marjan Venema discusses the evolution of work practices and why humanizing work is essential. It highlights principles like treating employees as individuals, fostering trust, and creating a safe, supportive environment.
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10 Powerful Ways to Humanize Your Workplace
In this article, Lolly Daskal emphasizes 10 principles to humanize work, highlighting the need to infuse meaning, build connections, trust, empower, and acknowledge contributions in the workplace. It’s about challenging the status quo, learning from others, and delivering value, ultimately leading by example.
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PMI Global Summit 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that NimbleWork has taken the spotlight as a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s PMI Global Summit!
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