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It\u2019s not only the human experience which is evolving under the growing influence of global megatrends employee experience is also being directly impacted and shaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our blog explores the future of employee programmes through the lens of one of the four key megatrends explored by BI WORLDWIDE in our shaping the future series, Climate Change, and how this is affecting employee programmes and employees expectations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Megatrends are affecting the employee experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not only the human experience which is evolving under the growing influence of global megatrends, the employee experience is also being directly impacted and shaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These trends can\u2019t be ignored. All of them are affecting employee needs, expectations, and how they show up at work, and that has consequences for reward and recognition now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will come as no surprise to you that one of the megatrends is climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve seen the news, read the papers, heard the science \u2013 the planet is at a critical crossroads. From rising sea levels to growing demand for food and energy, climate change is a global crisis of our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green means go for employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe already do our bit for the environment,\u201d you might be saying. \u201cWe\u2019ve gone paperless and the company car\u2019s electric.\u201d That\u2019s great, but that\u2019s just the tip of the disappearing iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the \u2018easy wins\u2019, have you thought about how sustainability is reflected in your business\u2019s employee experience and recognition activity? You really should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that climate change is now firmly embedded in the public consciousness and discussion and action surrounding the subject will only intensify with each new generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, according to the Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey 2022<\/a>,<\/strong> after the cost of living, climate change was the second highest concern for both these key employee demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t underestimate the far-reaching decision-making of those concerns. Helping the planet isn\u2019t reserved for when individuals \u2018clock-off\u2019 from work, it actually determines the work they \u2018clock-off\u2019 from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because climate change not only influences how people think and feel about the world around them, but also the businesses they buy from, the companies they work with and those they work for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to attract talent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a growing number of people, the colour of your credentials is as much a deciding factor as the colour of your money. If it\u2019s not green, you could find the talent pool you\u2019re fishing in gets smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees want to work for companies that reflect their own values and expect their employer to pursue an agenda that balances financial results with social issues, equity and inclusion, and environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to keep the talent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sustainability a part of your culture and back up your intentions with actions. Although employees are walking the walk (90% of Millennials and Gen Zs are attempting to reduce their impact on the environment)<\/a><\/strong>, many companies are only seen as talking the talk (less than 20% of Millennials and Gen Zs felt their employers were acting on climate change).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With research showing that 79% of Millennial employees<\/a><\/strong> are loyal to companies that care about their effect on society, having strong eco-commitments can positively impact both the work environment and the wider environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five ways to a greener recognition programme <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putting sustainability at the heart of your company is clearly beneficial, and with PwC<\/a><\/strong> stating that it\u2019s now the \u2018lens through which a business is judged by its consumers, workforce, society and increasingly investors\u2019, it\u2019s something that needs seriously considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how can you align your business objectives with those of your eco-conscious employees? Recognition!\u00a0A recognition programme<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is uniquely placed to promote behaviours and celebrate successes. Whereas previously they were driven by an organisation\u2019s vision and values, they\u2019re now focused on organisational purpose, underpinned by the drive for better ESG strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five ways to improve your own recognition offering and positively affect the environment and your employee experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Re-prioritise programme objectives – <\/strong>while not all the changes in behaviour needed to fight against climate change are within the power of employees, many are. Tailor the actions and values that you recognise and reward to encourage the behaviours that have an impact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Incorporate objectives in your recognition programme, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n