31st January 2025: – Genius Consultants, a leading Workforce Staffing and HR Solutions provider, has released its December 2024 Survey Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of workplace trends by evaluating the labour welfare and productivity of daily workplaces. The latest survey focuses on productivity, work-life balance, and the integration of employee-centric and employer-driven policies. The findings, based on responses from 1,132 employees and 1,011 employers, shed light on the evolving dynamics in workplaces across industries.
The survey reveals that organizations are making notable efforts to address employee needs, but there remain critical areas for improvement. 23% of employees report that their organizations frequently provide opportunities for skill development or upskilling, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of professional growth as a priority. However, 28% of employees feel these opportunities are provided only occasionally, while 27% state they are rare, suggesting a gap in consistent engagement. This highlights how upskilling and regular training is still not being emphasized by many organizations and the same is yet to be focused on.
Work-life balance have emerged as another focal point, with 31% of respondents indicating satisfaction with their organization’s efforts in this area. However, 23% feel that these efforts are inadequate, and 16% are unsure, highlighting the need for better communication and implementation of policies supporting balance. This sheds a light on the current scenario of the need for work-life balance that employees are demanding against the expectations of few organizations from their employees to put in higher work hours.
Regarding workplace safety, 40% of employees believe that their organizations are effectively addressing safety concerns, but 33% express dissatisfaction, citing insufficient measures. This emphasizes the critical need for robust safety protocols to foster a secure work environment.
When asked about productivity support measures such as tools and training, 30% of respondents report satisfaction, while 15% feel the support was insufficient, underscoring the importance of comprehensive and accessible resources.
Employers however, have expressed a commitment to productivity and welfare, though challenges persist in aligning policies with employee needs. Monitoring productivity have emerged as a key focus, with 35% of employers reporting effective systems to track and support employee output. However, 30% have admitted to gaps in these systems, while 16% are uncertain about their effectiveness, indicating room for optimization.
Labour welfare policies remain a priority, with 60% of employers emphasizing mental health initiatives, workplace inclusivity, and employee benefits. Nonetheless, 20% of employers have noted barriers in implementing these policies, including budgetary constraints and lack of organizational support.
The survey also reveals challenges in executing welfare initiatives, with 23% of employers stating implementation is moderately challenging, while 49% find it highly challenging due to resource limitations. Only 13% of employers consider implementation easy, pointing to systemic hurdles in workforce welfare.
Policy updates for improving productivity and welfare are reported by 50% of employers as occurring annually and 16% of employers have reported bi-annual implementation, demonstrating proactive efforts to adapt to changing workforce needs. However, 22% admit to infrequent updates, reflecting the need for more agile policy frameworks.
When enquired about the support provided by the local and state policies for labour & welfare and productivity, 33% of employers have confirmed being highly satisfied with the support followed by 15% who have expressed satisfactory feedback towards the local & state policies. However, while 37% remained neutral in expressing their views, 15% of the employers have voiced dissatisfaction towards the local & state labour welfare and productivity policies, highlighting the need to focus on the same.
Commenting on the findings, Mr. R P Yadav, Chairman and Managing Director of Genius Consultants, said, “These survey results serve as a wake-up call for organizations to intensify their focus on employee satisfaction and welfare. While there are commendable efforts in skill development and policy updates, there is much work to be done to ensure workplaces are inclusive, supportive, and aligned with evolving employee expectations. At Genius Consultants, we are committed to empowering organizations to achieve these goals and create thriving workplaces.”
The Digipoll Survey Report highlights the strides organizations are making to improve workforce engagement and productivity, while also uncovering critical gaps in implementation. It underscores the need for consistent upskilling, better work-life balance, and enhanced welfare policies to build resilient, future-ready workplaces.