Deloitte Report Highlights Urgency for Companies to Prioritize Human Sustainability

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  Deloitte, in collaboration with Workplace Intelligence, unveils findings from their latest report on the imperative for organizations to prioritize human sustainability.

• The report highlights significant pressures from stakeholders for companies to enhance employee well-being, skills development, equity, and connection to purpose.

• Stakeholder Pressure: Majority of C-suite executives feel pressure from employees, customers, investors, partners, and board members to publicly commit to improving human sustainability.
• Leadership Accountability: High percentages of executives express willingness to tie their pay to human sustainability metrics and believe in leadership change if these metrics aren’t advanced.

• Discrepancies in Perception: While executives perceive positive impacts on employee well-being and career development, a significant portion of workers report negative work experiences.
• Impact of Human Sustainability: Workers believe increased commitment to human sustainability would enhance overall job satisfaction, productivity, and long-term company loyalty.

Focus Areas for Improvement:

• Workforce Well-being: Challenges remain in aligning executive perceptions with actual improvements in physical, mental, financial, and social well-being among employees.
• Public Commitments: Despite recognition of the need, many organizations admit insufficient efforts in publicly committing to human sustainability goals.
  • Leadership Role: Executives have an opportunity to drive meaningful change by prioritizing human sustainability, which not only benefits individuals but also enhances organizational productivity and societal well-being.
  • Moving Forward: Recommendations include fostering a culture that values stakeholder input, transparency in reporting human sustainability metrics, and aligning compensation with sustainable practices.