For humans to thrive, said Workhuman, companies need to adopt programs and “human applications” that foster trust, respect, gratitude, autonomy, appreciation and equity. A 2018 report from Mercer also reminded employers that the “human operating system” is central to the future of work. The Mercer report concluded that employers must make meaningful work integral to employee value proposition, rethink how work is done and who will do it, encourage human creativity and ambition by matching skills with demand, and use tech to enhance the employee experience.
