Enhancing Employee Engagement at Perspektiv: A Commitment to Our Values

Our Mission and Values

We believe in the work and service we provide to our clients. Every intervention must improve things socially, environmentally, and economically. We walk the talk and maintain transparency in our approach.

How do we know this resonates with our people? How do we ensure our employees are engaged enough to live by our values and achieve success together?

We’re big fans of facts, data, and evidence-based insights. That’s why we conduct an independent, anonymous, science-backed employee engagement survey each year. It includes 56 focus questions and invites open-ended feedback, allowing us to truly listen to what our people are saying.

Our Engagement Score

We’re a humble bunch, but we’re incredibly proud to share that this year, our engagement score hit 89%. That’s 17% higher than the benchmark for the professional services industry.

Even more remarkably, we achieved 100% scores in several key areas, including:

⭐ Generally, I believe my workload is reasonable for my role

⭐ My manager keeps me informed about what is happening at Perspektiv

⭐ We have enough autonomy to perform our jobs effectively

⭐ Perspektiv really allows us to make a positive difference

⭐ Perspektiv's commitment to social responsibility is genuine

How is this possible, I hear you ask?

The answer is simple: Treat your people like people. Among our leaders, we have an abundance of empathy and honesty. Mistakes or challenges are viewed as learning opportunities. We strive to ensure our people feel supported and heard. We also express our gratitude along the way.

Nobody is perfect, but we spend a lot of our lives at work. Why not make it a place where people feel energized, connected, and heard? A place where they have space to grow, learn, and be their best selves?

What Do Our Employees Need?

We also asked our team what they need to thrive. The top five answers were:

🏖️ Holidays

☕ Coffee

🎵 Music

🫶 Time to connect

⚖️ Work-life balance

These are all achievable with the right tools, processes, and support.

Connecting Our Team

We connect our geographically spread team frequently through meetings, lunch-and-learns, work caves, and virtual coffee catch-ups. We ensure music is woven into our meeting agendas and create team-made playlists for every excursion we hold. These often end with some dancing by the end of the evening.

We are mindful of people’s life stages and recognize that our non-work lives can impact our work. Therefore, we offer as much flexibility and balance as possible.

Some well-earned post-excursion s'mores

Our Leave Options

Regarding holidays, we offer a range of leave options. This includes the purchase of extra days and additional adventure and volunteering days. This allows our people to create meaningful memories while positively impacting others and their own lives.

Exploring New Destinations

As a culturally diverse team who loves to travel and explore, we also asked, "Where to next?" Our team is inspired to visit places like Japan, New Zealand, Iceland, Peru, Scotland, Canada, and even home.

The Reality of Work Life

But what happens when the rose-tinted glasses fall off? When we run out of leave or coffee beans (a very rare occurrence)? Our office fish and sometimes our cute dogs are there to provide support, comfort, and make us smile.

Conclusion

In conclusion, our commitment to employee engagement is not just about numbers. It’s about creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. By listening to our team and responding to their needs, we foster a culture of growth and positivity.

We believe that when our employees are happy and engaged, they can truly make a difference. This is how we achieve success together at Perspektiv.

For more information on how we engage our employees, visit our website here.