TalentSoft: 4 HR strategies for embracing and learning from constant change

A recent study of global capital management company TalentSoft, reveals four major trends in HR to be taken into account next year:

Virtuality – The role of technology and the virtual world at work

Teams had no choice but to begin working from home during the first lockdown—and some businesses have even kept strict remote working policies until the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. The way people now communicate, collaborate, and stay productive has fundamentally changed thanks to the latest digital tools and technologies reimagining how people work.

Humility – Facing new challenges means admitting we don’t have all the answers

We all have to listen more. What are our employees thinking and feeling? What are they struggling with most during this tough time? And the list goes on. There has never been a time when empathy and human-centric has been more important. While staying adaptable amid all this change, we must also give employees the space to innovate, communicate, learn, grow, and of course, thrive.

Connection – Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in a virtual world

Our sense of connection got rattled to its very core throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Humans thrive on interaction, discussion, and collaboration. Although new technologies still enable this to happen, businesses must take an extra step to ensure that teams feel even more connected when working virtually. It’s also an opportunity for businesses to embrace the diverse skills, expertise, background, perspectives, and ideas of their employees, empowering them to solve future challenges together. Making diversity and inclusion a priority enables every employee to make a marked difference.

Authenticity – Blurring the lines between the personal and the professional

Employees bring their full selves to work more than ever before. And they expect their business leaders to do the same. They don’t want to hear empty “talk tracks” anymore. They want to know you have a vision and a plan. As a result, businesses must shift away from top-down strategies and, instead, harness the voice of the employee in everything they do. During times of uncertainty and undue stress, transparency and honesty are absolutely critical. This is the responsibility of businesses today.