7 Trends Will Dominate The 2022 WorkPlace

7 Trends Will Dominate The 2022 WorkPlace

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1. Power shift from corporations to individuals

There will be a new power dynamic in the workplace, and it isn’t coming from the top. Employee voice will be louder.  They will be expressing their opinions in order to have meaningful input in their work. They will want a say in work-related decision making, and that includes where and when to work. If unheard, they are likely to leave their jobs. 

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1. Power shift from corporations to individuals

And with such stiff competition to bag the best talents, organizations will have to look beyond financial goals to make work, work for everyone. Looks like a four-day workweek may be gaining one foot in the door.

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2. Remote working will cement its role in the workforce

Remote working has brought some form of work-life balance and much flexibility to many professionals. Some companies have discovered the advantages of hybrid working -  a flexible approach where employees can choose to either work from the office or work remotely.  The hybrid workplace trend will certainly become more 

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2. Remote working will cement its role in the workforce

commonplace in 2022. What’s likely to happen is that workers will have the choice to elect how they would like to work rather than being forced to accept an organization’s chosen approach.  For organizations, this means they have to reinvent and tweak processes to formalize hybrid models of working.

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3. Job hopping is now normal

As the economy shows subtle signs of recovery and business activities pick up, new jobs are emerging. Organizations are also realising that employees no longer stay long in their roles.  The influx of Zen Z in the workplace signals a wave of younger employees. They are eager to learn and network as much as possible; moving on to 

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3. Job hopping is now normal

wherever there are opportunities that match their values, purposes and life goals. The emphasis on reskilling and upskilling has also given older workers more confidence and career options.  With an array of free and paid courses online, individuals are better equipped to market themselves for more diversified roles. Job hopping no longer 

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3. Job hopping is now normal

comes with a negative connotation.  Rather, job hopping is now labelled ‘normal’ - and a job hopper who has upskilled on several levels is now being viewed in a positive light as one who has initiative.

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4. Digital skills will be in great demand

We’re entering a new era of work, one filled with the promises and possibilities of automation, virtual reality, AI and more recently, the Metaverse.  The need to upgrade in terms of digital skills is more urgent than ever. In one of the largest global surveys by PwC, 60% of 32,500 workers fear that automation will put their jobs at 

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4. Digital skills will be in great demand

risk. To bridge the digital divide, 77% of those surveyed are ready to learn new skills or completely retrain.  The pandemic has accelerated companies’ automation plans and as a result of rapid digitization, digital skills will be much sought after in 2022 and beyond.

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5. Talent acquisition has to be more creative and predictive than ever

In order to secure the best candidates who have the in-demand skills in order for organizations to move forward, HR teams have to be extra creative to attract top talents and continuously nurture relationships with potential talents to build a deep talent pool.  Organizations need to think strategically and invest in 

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5. Talent acquisition has to be more creative and predictive than ever

real-time HR data software that will access current labour data and predict future labour market trends and needs for the next decades in order to survive talent shortages.

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6. Mental health will take centrestage

We are living in a time where viruses are springing surprises on us. The vulnerability and uncertainties of our lifetimes are enough to put mental stress on anyone.  The good thing is that organizations are sitting up and taking notice. Mental health is no longer a taboo topic, but one to be addressed with honesty, empathy and social 

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6. Mental health will take centrestage

responsibility. We are the sum of every human being’s well being.  In 2022, organizations will take proactive steps to safeguard the welfare of their employees; and assume a greater responsibility to ensure both mental and physical health of the people that are working for the productivity and progress of the organization.

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7. All eyes on sustainability and flexibility as employers rebrand themselves

Individuals now want to work for organizations that have a strong social conscience. For HR professionals, this means building their strategies around an organization’s social and environmental ethics that are agreeable with people’s values and beliefs.  Employer branding will be a top priority for organizations in 2022 to lure, attract and retain 

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7. All eyes on sustainability and flexibility as employers rebrand themselves

the best people. Organizations that provide flexibility for remote work arrangements will further brand themselves as employers of choice.

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