As 2025 approaches, the competition for top talent is fiercer than ever. What are you doing to create a great employee experience that people want to be a part of? It’s not enough to offer competitive employee compensation, although that is an important part of the equation. You’ll also need to provide employee benefits and promote engagement that makes everyone feel valued.
Don’t worry. It’s not too late to start working on your 2025 employee experience. Here are five tips that you can use to find and keep top talent in the new year:
Offer Competitive and Transparent Compensation
During a 2022 poll, Gallup identified six key factors that workers consider when evaluating job opportunities. Of the employees polled, 64% said that a significant increase in compensation or benefits was “very important.”
The bottom line is that money still matters a lot. You aren’t going to attract or hold onto talented workers unless you are offering competitive employee compensation.
However, the amount of pay you offer is only part of the equation. You must also be transparent about employee compensation from day one. Roughly 85% of Gen Zers won’t even apply for a job if the employer doesn’t list compensation. You need to list pay ranges on job postings if you want to receive plenty of applications from younger workers.
Go Beyond the Basics With Employee Benefits
Employee benefits have changed. Today’s workers expect more than basic health, dental, and vision coverage. They want extra perks that promote a good work-life balance while providing security and peace of mind. Here are a few benefits that can elevate your employee experience in 2025:
- Health and wellness programs
- Financial wellness support
- Flexible working arrangements
Consider which benefits you can reasonably add to your compensation package to attract and retain top talent. If you aren’t sure where to start, consult with your staff members. Conduct an anonymous survey or host an open forum where employees can share which perks they would appreciate the most.
Create an Inclusive Company Culture
Culture remains one of the most important factors in creating a positive employee experience. A toxic or unsupportive work environment can quickly drive top talent out the door, no matter how great the compensation or benefits are. In 2025, fostering an inclusive, positive work culture will be critical.
You’ll also need to prioritize work-life balance. Ensure that employees have the flexibility and time they need to manage their personal lives without burning out. You should also provide employees with an opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting challenges. Training programs and mentorship opportunities can help your team feel more engaged and invested in their future at the company.
Listen to Your Team Members
An essential part of improving the employee experience is gathering feedback and taking action on it. Regular surveys, one-on-one check-ins, and open channels of communication allow your team members to voice concerns before they have a chance to fester.
Don’t just gather information from your staff. Apply what you learn so you can create a workplace culture that people want to be a part of. By actively listening to and acting on employee feedback, you can retain more of your best workers.
Empower Leaders to Shape the Employee Experience
A supportive leadership team can make or break the employee experience. Invest in your mid-level managers to ensure they possess the communication and emotional intelligence necessary to create an environment of accountability. This encourages employees to stay engaged and motivated, knowing that their immediate supervisors recognize their contributions.
Leadership development programs that emphasize diversity and inclusion training can be particularly valuable to your business. Additionally, your managerial staff will appreciate that you are investing in their long-term growth. These investments can cultivate loyalty among mid-tier supervisors and help support long-term business continuity.
Partner With Benefits Advisory Group to Enhance Your Employee Experience
Need help crafting a sustainable employee benefits strategy that will make the worker experience more engaging? Benefits Advisory Group creates customized benefits package strategies and simplifies the enrollment processes using tried-and-true systems. Contact our team to schedule a consultation.