01/27/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2022 06:56
The future of work continues to be in flux. Here's what to expect - and prioritize - in what's sure to be another turbulent year ahead.
The Future of Work. Work, workers and the workplace have undergone immense change over the past two years, and 2022 will be no different. New coronavirus variants continue to impact return-to-office plans as enterprises fail to reach a "new normal" and are instead stuck in a state of "no normal" where uncertainty and ambiguity linger.
Making Hybrid Work. Where employers view the hybrid model as an embrace of a more accommodating approach, employee definitions and demands around flexibility come with great complexity and, at times, confusion. How organizations respond to those evolving needs will influence culture, engagement and retention.
The Great Reshuffle. The global pandemic and the opportunity for self-reflection that came with it changed the relationship between people and their work, leaving the quit rate at an all-time high. Employers can no longer rely on traditional and transactional means to attract and retain talent, as job seekers now place greater emphasis on relational factors.
Progressing with Purpose. Employees continue to urge their employers to make a stand, take action and align company values with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. Employees want to drive positive change and when companies provide resources and opportunities to help them do so, engagement and retention strengthen.
Leader Lessons. People look to leadership to model the ways of working and organizational culture tenets they believe in. Leaders who demonstrate empathy, vulnerability and humility connect with employees as they continue to navigate change in what's sure to be another turbulent year ahead.
Data-Driven Decision-Making. Organizations are exploring and leveraging more tools that enable them to dig deeper into employee sentiment and behaviors beyond the long-term business and cultural issues to also inform quick action today's constantly changing workplace.
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