By Jo Mikleus,SVP-Operations Management, Cyble
Cyble has been awarded the title of the Most Preferred Workplace for the third consecutive year, as bestowed by Teams Marksmen. This proud accolade validates Cyble’s dedication to cultivating a workplace environment prioritizing employee satisfaction, connection, well-being, and productivity.
At Cyble, we are committed to aligning our workplace environment with the needs of employees while keeping an eye on trends and preferences, to ensure we uphold our reputation as an employer of choice.
Much akin to an elite cricket team, where each player leverages their strengths, prioritizing mutual support, strives for peak performance, and continually innovates and enhances every facet of our operations, workplace design is an important component that helps to bring a cohesive workplace experience together.
Here are several ways through which we have ingrained our standing as an employer of choice:
The Significance of Physical Workspace Design
The configuration of a physical workspace holds pivotal sway over employees’ experiences and productivity levels. A well-designed workspace can influence employee satisfaction, collaboration, and overall well-being. Cyble’s recognition as the Most Preferred Workplace is a testament to its innovative, employee-centric design ethos.
- Aesthetics and Ambiance
- The aesthetic appeal of a workplace sets the tone for the company culture and significantly shapes employees’ behaviors. In relocating to new premises this year, Cyble prioritized an office space with a contemporary, sleek design and abundant natural light.
Our new office caters for most work styles and requirements, and importantly helps our business to foster collaboration, ideation, and problem solving.
- Wellness and Recreational Offerings
At Cyble, there is an emphasis on well-being of team members. The company champions online wellness programs and organizes cricket matches to promote physical fitness and mental rejuvenation. These initiatives are fun, reinforce the values of a team, alleviate stress and nurture a harmonious work-life balance.
Employees benefit from access to online yoga classes, a gaming zone featuring Foosball, and well-stocked pantries, thereby embracing a holistic approach to well-being.
Refreshment zones function as social hubs where employees unwind and forge meaningful connections with colleagues. In addition, we provide array of nutritious eating options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
In combination, these spaces serve to foster informal interactions and cultivate a sense of community within the workplace.
Given we are at the cutting-edge of AI and cyber technology, a fundamental consideration for Cyble’s work environment has been to ensure that offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, encompassing high-speed internet connectivity, smart meeting rooms, and collaborative software tools. These technological advancements streamline workflows, bolster communication channels, and support remote work arrangements, ensuring that employees can execute their responsibilities efficiently from any location.
Replicating the physical to the remote
As a global organization, with employees in 20 countries, we have taken care to set up our virtual spaces to replicate reality by prioritizing and creating an inclusive and engaging environment where everyone feels connected. Our virtual office tour and onboarding sessions help new hires acclimate quickly and be a part of the team. We offer flexible work arrangements to support employee well-being, collaboration, and productivity.
The Role of Leadership
While physical workspace design, layout configurations, and amenities hold considerable sway, however, culture is really brought together by an organisation’s leadership. Cyble’s leadership from the beginning has been instrumental in nurturing a culture that espouses innovation, inclusivity, and employee well-being.
Continual Improvement and Innovation
It is in Cyble’s collective mindset to want to innovate and improve on every aspect of our game, which we believe has been pivotal in securing recurrent accolades as the Most Preferred Workplace.
Employee Feedback and Participation
Cyble actively solicits employee input in driving workplace enhancements. Routine surveys, focus groups, and open forums provide employees with avenues to voice their perspectives and ensures that the workplace evolves in tandem with the evolving needs and aspirations of its workforce.
- Taking an account of External Trends
Cyble remains attuned to trends and where they might be pertinent and appealing to employees. Whether integrating cutting-edge technologies, wellness initiatives, or reimagining spatial configurations, carefully selecting enhancements adds to our dynamic, future-ready work environment.
Through deliberate physical workspace design, strategic layout configurations, and an extensive array of amenities, Cyble has effectively inculcated an environment that champions employee well-being, maximizes productivity, and collaboration. With a visionary leadership team at its helm, Cyble sets a benchmark for organizations aspiring to cultivate preferred workplaces.
As Cyble continues to innovate and grow as a global player blaze new trails in the cybersecurity arena, we expect to continually evolve and improve. Like any high performing team, we are never satisfied and always want to do better.
