Your employees are the greatest factor in determining your company’s culture. HR departments are the primary tool that business owners have for maintaining control of this aspect of their ventures. Take a peek at some trending workplace realities that are bound to have an impact on the type of staff they attract.
1. Personal Services
As working from home has become the norm, the quality of family life has been emphasized. Employees will increasingly desire jobs that mesh naturally with their personal lives.
2. Employee Monitoring
Modern technology allows bosses to track their employees’ activity. The desire for digital monitoring should endure as working from home expands continues to expand.
3. Wage Gaps
Men are projected to return to their office jobs ahead of women. As this happens, the gender-wage gap will increase. What can you do as an employer to avoid worsening this gap? Try balancing promotions and bonuses equally between men and women.
4. Political Stances
In 2020, companies were empowered to make statements regarding hot-button issues. This empowerment has carried over into 2021, and while controversial opinions are bound to create pushback, increasing throngs of activists will continue demanding that stances be taken. Work together with your team to carefully discuss before taking any public positions.
5. Mental Health
2020 placed major emphasis on the Mental Health and Wellness of employees at work. Anxiety surrounding the state of the world is nearly certain to persist, and companies are expected to support their employees through this difficult time. Mental health services will continue to be considered a critical benefit.
6. Scheduling Flexibility
Out with the old, in with the new. The virtual nature of our working landscape is making punching in and out increasingly irrelevant. Greater emphasis will be placed on what gets done over hours spent.
7. Increased Automation
Increasing knowledge in technology has allowed us to automate even the most complicated tasks. While this is beneficial for corporations, digital innovations make less-skilled workers redundant.
8. COVID-19 Lawsuits
The pandemic is bound to contaminate worksites. As soon as employees suspect an office infection, litigation may become inevitable. Have a plan on how to handle these situations.
9. Company Vaccinations
Getting vaccinated can be tricky! With limited vaccines available, the ability to get immunized at work will be highly appealing. Offices that make bulk vaccine purchases will be in an enviable position.
10. Individual Incentives
States are known for offering businesses tax incentives. Credits are likely to shift to benefit individuals, giving workers reason to relocate rather than getting corporations to move.
11. Freelance Workers
Uncertainty means companies need more flexibility now more than ever. Full-time positions will wane further while temporary labor rises.
You attract the energy you want in your workplace. Make sure your HR department provides desirable enticements so that those you hire contribute toward a pleasing work environment. Interested in helping your employees understand the values of your benefits package? Reach out to the PWS team today!