Two years into a new decade. The world appears to be very different from what we knew in 2020. Fighting the pandemic was one of the most difficult challenges in history.
The pandemic has caused economic crises and changed our habits and lives. The professional world has not been spared. The rise of remote working and the change in work priorities are examples of this.
The HR sector is evolving with new trends, concepts and methods. Knowing and understanding these trends is essential if you want to remain competitive and retain your best resources, your employees.
It is by knowing the past that we prepare for the future. Read this blogpost and find out more about 5 2022 HR trends that marked the year 👇
Introduction
Two years into a new decade. The world appears to be very different from what we knew in 2020. Fighting the pandemic was one of the most difficult challenges in history.
The pandemic has caused economic crises and changed our habits and lives. The professional world has not been spared. The rise of remote working and the change in work priorities are examples of this.
The HR sector is evolving with new trends, concepts and methods. Knowing and understanding these trends is essential if you want to remain competitive and retain your best resources, your employees.
It is by knowing the past that we prepare for the future. Read this blogpost and find out more about 5 2022 HR trends that marked the year 👇
#1 Hybrid & Remote Work
Remote working is not a new concept. However, with the pandemic in 2020, it became a major phenomenon. Many workers have had to work from home and employers started to realise that teleworking offers a great deal of advantages. Flexibility, time saving, autonomy… some workers even turned out to be more productive at home.
With the gradual return to the office in 2021, companies have naturally asked themselves whether remote working should continue. This is how the “hybrid” work mode was born.
2 days at home, 3 days at the office, or the contrary. Each company has its own home-office policy. And in 2022, this way of working has become “the new normal“.
Remote working has not only changed the relation to work for employees but also for employers. Many companies have rethought their real estate strategy and decided to cut back on office space.
Working from afar has also opened the door to international recruitment. With the ability to recruit and work remotely, companies could not resist the opportunity to hire workers from all over the world. Beware of the pitfalls of international recruitment though, you need to be well prepared.
If there is one thing to remember, it is that companies that offer flexibility and diverse working arrangements are more attractive to candidates and better retain their talent.
#1 Hybrid & Remote Work
Remote working is not a new concept. However, with the pandemic in 2020, it became a major phenomenon. Many workers have had to work from home and employers started to realise that teleworking offers a great deal of advantages. Flexibility, time saving, autonomy… some workers even turned out to be more productive at home.
With the gradual return to the office in 2021, companies have naturally asked themselves whether remote working should continue. This is how the “hybrid” work mode was born.
2 days at home, 3 days at the office, or the contrary. Each company has its own home-office policy. And in 2022, this way of working has become “the new normal“.
Remote working has changed the relationship between work and employees not only for employees but also for employers. Many companies have rethought their real estate strategy and decided to cut back on office space.
Remote working has also opened the door to international recruitment. With the ability to recruit and work remotely, companies could not resist the opportunity to hire workers from all over the world. Beware of the pitfalls of international recruitment though, you need to be well prepared.
If there is one thing to remember, it is that companies that offer flexibility and diverse working arrangements are more attractive to candidates and better retain their talent.
#2 HR Analytics
One of the major 2022 HR trends is HR Analytics. Data is now everywhere and HR decided to use it to their advantage to better understand their employees and their behaviour in the company.
Collecting, tracking and analysing data is the best way to identify weaknesses in the HR strategy and take appropriate action to address them.
According to PWC’s research, 50% of CEOs say that HR data analytics can help answer many of the critical concerns CEOs and CHROs must grapple with. It helps them with finding and keeping the right people, having a good hiring strategy, plan workforce and improve employer branding.
But before embarking on the analysis, it is essential to define the right KPIs to monitor. Novative has prepared a quick guide with the most relevant HR KPIs for each HR function. Check it on our LinkedIn page.
With the development of new technologies such as chatbots and AI-powered analytics, there is no doubt that HR analytics will continue to have an impact on the daily life of HR in 2023.
To cope with the ever-growing amount of employee data, track and organize it, corporations will need to hire or retain employees with the right skills. But above all… use the right analytics tool!
#3 Upskilling and Reskilling
Employee upskilling and reskilling have been around for a while in the HR trends scene. Unsurprisingly, employee training is part of the 2022 HR trends. Moreover, learning and development (L&D) is very likely to remain a top priority for HR departments in the coming year.
According to Gartner, 53% of HR leaders will prioritise organisational design and change management in 2023. This priority is due to several changes, the most important of which is digital transformation.
Based on these findings, companies will have to launch upskilling and reskilling programs to equip their workforce with appropriate skills to cope with digital transformation and fill skill gaps.
Upskilling and reskilling are at the heart of HR preoccupations as they help HR professionals retain employees, enhance employee wellbeing and reduce recruitment costs.
Do you want to know the difference between upskilling and reskilling? Check out our carousel on our Linkedin page!
#3 Upskilling and Reskilling
Employee upskilling and reskilling have been around for a while in the HR trends scene. Unsurprisingly, employee training is part of the 2022 HR trends. Moreover, learning and development (L&D) is very likely to remain a top priority for HR departments in the coming year.
According to Gartner, 53% of HR leaders will prioritise organisational design and change management in 2023. This priority is due to several changes, the most important of which is digital transformation.
Based on these findings, companies will have to launch upskilling and reskilling programs to equip their workforce with appropriate skills to cope with digital transformation and fill skill gaps.
Upskilling and reskilling are at the heart of HR preoccupations as they help HR professionals retain employees, enhance employee wellbeing and reduce recruitment costs.
Do you want to know the difference between upskilling and reskilling? Check out our carousel on our Linkedin page!
#4 Generation Z
The year 2022 was also marked by the arrival of Generation Z workers on the labour market. Understanding Generation Z was one of the major 2022 HR trends.
While Millennials, also known as generation Y—people born from 1981 to 1996—are already the largest generation in the workplace, their younger colleagues, gen Z—people born after 1996—are starting to join them.
These numbers are rapidly growing. ManpowerGroup predicts that 24% of Gen Z workers will be employed globally by the end of 2022. It will reach 30% by 2030.
As a result, HR professionals must understand this generation’s key characteristics and needs in the workplace.
Gen Z has different priorities, goals, and habits than baby boomers and Gen X.
Human resource professionals must now grasp this generation’s needs, which are often so essential to them that they would leave a job to address them.
While Gen Z workers are usually looking for strong company values, a healthy and flexible work environment, and a need for recognition. Understanding how to recruit them is essential. This new talent will provide you with the skills you will need in the years to come.
#4 Generation Z
The year 2022 was also marked by the arrival of Generation Z workers on the labour market. Understanding Generation Z was one of the major 2022 HR trends.
While Millennials, also known as generation Y—people born from 1981 to 1996—are already the largest generation in the workplace, their younger colleagues, gen Z—people born after 1996—are starting to join them.
These numbers are rapidly growing. ManpowerGroup predicts that 24% of Gen Z workers will be employed globally by the end of 2022. It will reach 30% by 2030.
As a result, HR professionals must understand this generation’s key characteristics and needs in the workplace.
Gen Z has different priorities, goals, and habits than baby boomers and Gen X.
Human resource professionals must now grasp this generation’s needs, which are often so essential to them that they would leave a job to address them.
While Gen Z workers are usually looking for strong company values, a healthy and flexible work environment, and a need for recognition. Understanding how to recruit them is essential. This new talent will provide you with the skills you will need in the years to come.
#5 Quality Of Work Life (QWL)
Employee wellbeing, QWL and employee wellness are the strongest HR notions of 2022. And it is set to continue in 2023.
The past two years, with the pandemic and lockdowns, have been difficult for workers. As we are just starting to get back into the swing of things, many workers have rethought their priorities when it comes to work. No surprise, mental health and wellbeing are now in the top three.
It is no secret that happy employees are more productive and motivated. As a result, companies and HR are implementing wellness programmes. Companies set up workplace wellness programs to promote employee wellbeing. This can be done by encouraging employees to take care of their health by contributing to their medical expenses or by offering them a gym membership.
In the context of the talent war and the employee engagement crisis, wellbeing measures have been crucial for HR in 2022.
#5 Quality Of Work Life (QWL)
Employee wellbeing, QWL and employee wellness are the strongest HR notions of 2022. And it is set to continue in 2023.
The past two years, with the pandemic and lockdowns, have been difficult for workers. As we are just starting to get back into the swing of things, many workers have rethought their priorities when it comes to work. No surprise, mental health and wellbeing are now in the top three.
It is no secret that happy employees are more productive and motivated. As a result, companies and HR are implementing wellness programmes. Companies set up workplace wellness programs to promote employee wellbeing. This can be done by encouraging employees to take care of their health by contributing to their medical expenses or by offering them a gym membership.
In the context of the talent war and the employee engagement crisis, wellbeing measures have been crucial for HR in 2022.
The last few years have been difficult for organisations and HR teams too. Human resources professionals will need to be prepared for 2023 and adapt their strategies so they can respond to current workforce needs.
By considering these 5 trends and identifying priorities for 2023, HR professionals can ensure that they remain competitive in the job market.
The last few years have been difficult for organisations and HR teams too. Human resources professionals will need to be prepared for 2023 and adapt their strategies so they can respond to current workforce needs.
By considering these 5 trends and identifying priorities for 2023, HR professionals can ensure that they remain competitive in the job market.
