The modern workplace has continuously evolved, constantly adapting and changing to meet employees’ preferences on where, how, and why they want to work. In response, employers strive to remain attractive to employees by offering compelling perks, better work environments, and training and development programs.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it changed the work environment and put additional pressure on businesses and HR teams to better meet the needs of their workers. Here are five key HR trends to keep an eye on this year.
The Great Resignation will continue
In 2021, employees voluntarily left the workforce in droves. Some were driven by the need to be home with their families. Others left jobs for better opportunities. This trend of employees leaving their jobs will continue in 2022. In fact, research shows that employees will be more likely to leave in 2022, with 65% of workers saying they intend to stay in 2022 versus 70% of workers in 2021. The great exodus is driven by several factors, including workplace environment and culture, compensation and benefits, and prioritizing work-life balance. Companies that can meet their employees and prospects with the right blend of these will attract and retain better, happier, and more productive employees.
Accessible and accurate COVID testing is a crucial part of our return to the ‘new normal,’ particularly when it comes to getting employees back to work. This is especially true when it comes to businesses which haven’t yet required the COVID vaccine, and instead will accept negative COVID test results from unvaccinated staff.
The Great Resignation just became the Greatest Resignation. The January jobs report reveals that a record number of people quit their positions in November… 4.5 million of them, in fact.
