Even the relatively calm waters of the human resources world were stirred up by the pandemic situation last year. Let’s take a look together at some interesting findings that this era has brought with it to the HR sphere.
In the UK, a report came out in March this year that the number of days that employees spent on sick leave was just 1.8%. This is the lowest figure for 26 years. One possible reason is that people have been working from home considerably more.
In June 2020, Gartner surveyed 127 companies to find out their post-pandemic workplace plans. The survey showed that 47% of companies will continue to allow their employees to work remotely. Other companies (43% of respondents) will introduce flexible days so employees can choose between working from home or in the office.
The hybrid office is one of the hottest HR trends in 2021.
It can be concluded that also “thanks” to the pandemic we are approaching the era of hybrid offices. The hybrid office is one of the hottest HR trends in 2021.
A recent McKinsey report states that in 2021, companies will focus on building strong leadership and a sense of trust with current employees and potential candidates in the job market. Such findings are not surprising as employees seek a reliable and stable work environment in uncertain times.
An interesting and inspiring benefit that has been successfully implemented by many foreign companies is the home delivery of food. The entire agenda is handled by the company, which relieves its employees from shopping and lengthy cooking. Bonuses like these show employees that the company cares about them and supports them in difficult times with actions, not just words. In the days of lockdown, this activity by employers was very welcome
Upskilling staff
A recent survey by Udemy showed that demand for upskilling has risen to a whopping 38% by 2020. By comparison, in 2019 it was only 14%.
Why has upskilling become one of the key trends in human resources?
Because it’s a sustainable and effective approach to developing your workforce. Upskilling helps recruiters to retain staff, boost morale and reduce the cost of recruiting and training new employees.
Take care of your reputation, you can save significantly
Even when times are challenging and financially tight,build your reputation. Employers with a “not so good” reputation must offer at least 10% more pay to fill the position. This, too, is conditional on candidates showing any interest in them at all. As a result, they are hiring less qualified employees for higher pay.
Even the relatively calm waters of the human resources world were stirred up by the pandemic situation last year. Let’s take a look together, at some interesting findings.
