This Working Life: Want to retain talent? Try improving the the employee experience

While salaries remain a core consideration for employees, other aspects such as hybrid working options and healthcare benefits are also important

Businesses are under pressure when it comes to retaining talent, but those which take a strategic and inclusive approach will be more attractive to employees

Sarah McDonough, is an employee experience leader for the UK & Ireland at WTW, the insurance company.

The attraction and retention of talent is a key consideration and concern for many businesses as a sense of normality returns to the economy and society.

A recent global survey on reimagining work and rewards, carried out by WTW, found that 70 per cent of firms expect difficulties in attracting talent this year. In 2020, that figure was ...