As the world continues to shift and adapt, so does the workplace and its recruiting strategies. The “future of work” is defined as an informed perspective on what businesses should know about shifts and trends in the workforce, and how to prepare for these changes. As we look ahead to the final half of 2023, Humani HR can help you prepare for what is next in the world of recruitment, retention, strategy and human resources – so that your company is ready.
What is the future of work for people in the workplace?
According to the Future of Work report by McKinsey Global Institute, there are many changes coming to our workplaces in the coming years. In this report, they found that one in 16 workers may need to switch occupations by 2030. Those new occupations will be more focused in high-skill job areas such as: healthcare, technology, engineering and STEM fields such as mathematics.
Other areas of the workplace will also see concentrated growth, including e-commerce businesses, green and eco- organizations and even home healthcare. However, food service roles, production work and office support teams are expected to see a decline in employment and hiring efforts. As self-operated, automated and artificial intelligence machinery continues to grow in popularity, some of these workplace roles will be deprioritized.
Nonetheless, people will remain the workforce’s largest area of value, and retaining employees and engagement will continue to be crucial. In a later section, we will outline how your organization can focus on maximizing the benefits of utilizing your people.
Where will the future of work take place?
As organizations continue to shift the scope of assigned work and how it's done, they will also adapt where it is being done. According to Gartner, workplaces will adopt more hybrid and remote-work policies than ever before, even past the pandemic’s peak. This benefits businesses as well as their employees – there is a 40% increase in high performers when afforded flexibility over “where” and “how” they work.
In our previous blog on this topic, we shared the importance of flexibility at work when it comes to hiring and recruiting employees. Top attractors for employees looking for new roles include: control over work schedule, transparent time off policies and paid leave. These offerings are also crucial to keeping current employees engaged in a hybrid work environment.
Even if your organization is not hybrid or remote, flexibility in workplace schedules and clarity in expectations makes employees feel cared about. According to Deloitte, keeping work meaningful and valuable helps employees and their organizations move forward together.
What will HR’s role in the future of work look like?
Finding – and keeping – the right people will ensure your organization is a part of the future of the workforce. Human resources professionals can help businesses build solid foundations for managing these changes. At Humani HR, we know how important it is to hire and retain your business’s key people, and we know what to do.
From growth assignments to career progression plans, we are well-versed in recruitment and retention strategies to ensure success in your company’s trajectory. The future of work will continue to grow and evolve, but having the right HR partners can keep your organization steady during times of change.
