The Importance of Workplace Communication – Infographic

This article recreates the findings of a study by Queens University of Charlotte, which surveyed employees born between 1980 and 2000 on key factors influencing workplace communication.

The Results:

75% of employers consider teamwork and collaboration “very important.”

80% of surveyed Millennials prefer real-time feedback over traditional performance reviews.

49% of Millennials support the use of social tools at work to enhance collaboration.

39% of employees feel that their organization does not collaborate enough.

18% of employees take time to evaluate communication in their workplace.

Final Thoughts: How to Improve Workplace Communication

• Encourage open communication between teams.
• Invest in social tools and platforms for digital collaboration.
• Provide communication training to employees.