{"id":16866,"date":"2022-02-11T16:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T10:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/?p=16866"},"modified":"2023-06-25T10:53:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T05:23:55","slug":"employee-choice-program-the-how-and-whys-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/employee-choice-program-the-how-and-whys-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Choice Program: the how and whys answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employee choice program is a new trend <\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the enterprise market. Isn\u2019t it necessary for everyone to be aware of the latest updates and trends to be the best at what they do? The answer is obviously yes! In this rapidly changing world, it is always best to quickly adapt to new and innovative ideas. <\/span>In this blog, let us debug some common doubts about the <\/span>E<\/span>mployee <\/span>C<\/span>hoice <\/span>P<\/span>rogram – what it is, how to implement it, and the reason why enterprises need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Employee Choice Program?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the Employee Choice Program, employers offer the employees a chance to choose their work devices. Many companies offer this choice\u00a0to both the new joiners and employees looking to refresh their old work devices. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, employers purchased the work devices, stored them until the new employees needed them, and then deployed them all at once.\u00a0This method had the least focus on employee satisfaction. An alternative to this was the \u2018BYO devices\u2019 where the employees could use their personal devices for work. Though these methods ultimately let the work go forward, did this improve the way work was done? Or did it cater to improve job satisfaction?\u00a0Whatever the answers are, many organizations chose the traditional methods as they\u00a0look profitable.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the traditional offices, where employee satisfaction wasn\u2019t a concern, enterprises now strive to give the best for their employees. A decent salary package can help improve satisfaction, so does free stuff and other allowances. However, there is a limit to how much the employer can spend on an employee. Here the Employee Choice Program stands out as a very simple and cost-effective method. Allowing employees to select their own devices is an easy way to show them that their employer values their opinions and wants them to succeed. It translates into them feeling valued.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n \t\t\t\t\tThe number of employees quitting from any company peaked in mid-2021. This trend was named \u2018The Great Resignation\u2019. It was due to a combined effect of the pandemic and poor employee satisfaction. A study by the\u00a0CNBC- Catalyst<\/a>\u00a0suggests that the voluntary quitting of employees from offices will persist in the market unless the companies care for employee concerns and understand their work\/life needs. Today’s employees believe in two-way communication. They need to be heard and recognized by their employers. A Forbes article\u00a0shows that employees who feel their voice is heard are 4.6 times more likely to work better. It also states that 96% of employees<\/a> consider employee satisfaction as a driving factor for retaining employees.\u00a0 \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t \t\t\t\r\n \t\t<\/div>\r\n \t\t\n

Benefits of employee choice program<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s already clear that the <\/span>E<\/span>mployee <\/span>C<\/span>hoice <\/span>P<\/span>rogram<\/span> improves employee satisfaction. In addition, it has got way more benefits in its bag. Here<\/span>,<\/span> I <\/span>have listed<\/span> some more merits of the <\/span>E<\/span>mployee <\/span>C<\/span>hoice <\/span>P<\/span>rogram<\/span>, which makes it a winner.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Employee retention<\/strong>: Most organizations would agree on the fact that it is costlier to hire a new employee than to retain an experienced one. The cost of training and other related expenses while hiring new employees can become a financial burden. Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea to give your existing employees the best job satisfaction. Employees prefer to work in a company that offers the choice. It increases their satisfaction, which in turn increases the chance for them to continue working at that company.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Boost innovation, performance, and creativity<\/strong>: Employees who work on their preferred work devices work more efficiently. They can adapt to their platform of choice quicker and work faster. When employees get the devices they are the most comfortable with, they can execute their responsibilities quickly, without being bogged down by learning an unfamiliar technology. It will increase their efficiency and give more room for creativity. Working on your favorite platform will also reduce the need for assistance. As a result, it will save time and money for the company.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Attract new hires<\/strong>: Attracting<\/span> new talents can be difficult when they have more than one offer in their hand. What can the organizations do to stand out from others? A higher salary package can help. However, when you can\u2019t go for a higher salary, it is best to venture into new trends like the Employee Choice Program. Companies can have an upper hand over gaining new talents when they offer them a chance to choose work devices. New hires need to get platforms that are easier for them to adapt and use. It will give employees the impression that their employer is concerned about providing chances to excel. It also translates into them feeling valued by their employer, which leads to higher job satisfaction and better business outcomes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Total cost of ownership of devices<\/strong>: Total cost of ownership accounts for the amount of capital a company has to spend on its technologies during its entire lifecycle. Employee Choice Program helps to reduce the total cost of ownership. When employees are choosing devices that they are familiar with, it reduces the need for support and other related costs. This will reduce the total cost of ownership of that device.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    How to implement it?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Organizations should implement the <\/span>E<\/span>mployee <\/span>C<\/span>hoice <\/span>P<\/span>rogram<\/span> only after consulting with their IT team. They need to make sure that their company has all the resources to perfectly manage all situations that can go wrong. The IT infrastructure should be designed to support these multiple platforms. Here are some points that we need to keep in mind while implementing the <\/span>E<\/span>mployee <\/span>C<\/span>hoice <\/span>P<\/span>rog<\/span>ra<\/span>m<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n