Africa People Advisory Group Releases Pan-African Insights Report on Employee Experience
APAG's report also includes an employee view, with 73% of employees reporting that they enjoy working at their organization, but only 66% feel safe to speak up.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-For the third year in a row, the Africa People Advisory Group (APAG) will release its pan-African insights report, tracking various trends in Human Resources across the African continent, with a specific focus on Employee Experience, writes Winston Mwale.
The report this year promises insightful results.
Deon de Swardt, APAG Managing Partner, stated, "The study and interest in its content continue to grow; we are delighted by the growth in participation year on year. With 188 participating organizations across 31 countries covering 17 industries, it is evident that this report is valued across the continent as it continues to grow in popularity. What we are particularly excited about this year is that we have been able to develop a model for organizations to think about their approach in implementing an Employee Experience roadmap. For many, this is still a very new concept."
APAG has highlighted five trends that are unpacked and detailed in the report:
More progress is needed to establish truly people-centric organizational cultures in Africa.
Leadership is one of the anchors in developing a people-centric organizational culture. Over the past three years, there has been limited movement in the level of leadership skill to manage in the new world of work. In the study, 65% of respondents reported that their leaders were creating a positive Employee Experience, while 12% indicated they disagreed with their leaders creating a positive Employee Experience.
The thinking about People Practices in Africa requires a 'step change'. The people-centricity of various people-related organizational practices was interrogated in the study this year, and more work is needed.
Employee Wellness has been a significant focus area for African organizations over the past three years. It seems though that the apparent dissipation of Covid-19 has had the same effect on effort related to Employee Wellness. 48% of organizations reported that they actively track Employee Wellness.
The forecast for performance management is brighter. The increased focus on a well-aligned and efficient performance practice stands out from the study this year.
APAG's report also includes an employee view, with 73% of employees reporting that they enjoy working at their organization, but only 66% feel safe to speak up. Organisations are facing an increased risk of employee exits.
Human Resources professionals and senior leaders are encouraged to heed the call for action based on the insights provided in the report.