Kyocera and Economist Impact team up to create pioneering Magnetic Workplace report

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe is proud to announce its collaboration with Economist Impact to create a new global report that examines the role of work environments in driving employee retention.

The Magnetic Workplace report by Economist Impact, supported by Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, comes amidst global labour shortages that have added pressure to the ever-present need to attract and retain world-class talent, and drive sustainable business growth.

Business leaders are increasingly pressed to rethink aspects of their workplace, such as establishing and nurturing workforce culture; increasing opportunities for diversity, inclusion and gender equality; and being responsive to the growing, global demand for more flexible and adaptable working options.

This new landscape calls for organisations to reimagine the traditional office space and establish magnetic workplaces that employees are actively attracted to, rather than forced to be in. Additionally, business leaders must focus on building workplaces that enhance individuals’ talents and collaborative partnerships, allowing staff to reach their full potential.

New business models and work locations are posing new questions for business leaders – The Magnetic Workplace report brings together invaluable data-driven answers.

Based on research, expert interviews, and a global survey of 250 business executives from Germany, UK, USA, Australia, and Japan, the report quantifies organisations’ confidence in their workplace’s attractiveness for employees based on three pillars: productivity and infrastructure, employee engagement, and culture.

With 88% of participants stating that they are motivated by workplaces that provide technology to learn new skills, it’s clear where businesses must focus their attention.

"Technology will be a key determinant in the success of magnetic workplace strategies. A new era of more agile working demands new tools – modern professionals must be equipped with the necessary technologies to unlock their full potential regardless of where they are operating from,” says Takuya Marubayashi, President at Kyocera Document Solutions Europe.

“The data from The Magnetic Workplace report illustrates the clear connection between technology that helps mobilise and fulfil employees and reduced employee turnover. It also enhances business resilience,” added Mr. Marubayashi.

70.8% of survey respondents expressed confidence that their organisation would provide the technology infrastructure to facilitate greater productivity within the next five years. Similarly, most companies expected to see improvements in their efforts to update and adopt the latest technology. Beyond technology, the report also reveals the importance placed by today’s professionals on issues such as sustainability and well-being. Such issues must be top of mind for organisations seeking to retain their best talent.

“This wonderful collaboration between Kyocera and Economist Impact has come at a time of profound disruption – business leaders across all industries are seeking data-driven guidance now more than ever,” says Mr. Marubayashi. “The Magnetic Workplace report provides crucial insights that can be harnessed to positively transform company cultures and increase employee retention, while laying the foundations for sustainable business growth. With Kyocera, organisations have a trusted partner with proven expertise ready to help them achieve their goals.”

Learn more about magnetic workplaces by downloading the full report here.

About Kyocera Document Solutions Europe

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimise and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a customer first culture, the objective of the company is to help organisations put knowledge to work to drive change.

KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of semiconductor packages, industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Kyocera Group’s consolidated sales revenue totaled 1.8 trillion yen (approx. US$15.1 billion). Kyocera is ranked #603 on Forbes magazine’s 2021 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies.”