Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2022
Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2022
We have explored an array of workplace trends to bring you a list of the top 10 trends predicted to impact how we work and live in 2022.
Prepare for the year ahead and equip your team with these insights to drive your business.
1. The future is hybrid
A recent Accenture report highlighted that 83% of workers surveyed, prefer a hybrid work model, with flexibility to work from both home and onsite.
2. Values aligned
Future Workplace and Blue Beyond Consulting’s research found that 8 out of 10 employees say it is important for their company’s values to align with their own. Our very own Meaningful Work Research compliments these findings with 77% of individuals saying it is ‘vital’ to look for organisations that align with their personal values.
Our Meaningful Work Profile Tool provides individuals and organisations with an assessment profile, indicating how much value is placed on meaningful work factors. This measurement can aid both individuals and organisations in attaining and providing meaningful work, improving engagement levels, withdrawal intentions and employee commitment. As we move into the new year expect to see employees looking for workplaces which prioritise the same values as they do.
3. The Great Reset
Predictions from The Great Resignation continue to rein true, with 55% of workplace professionals expecting employee turnover to increase this year. This is forcing the hand of many organisations to review their employee value propositions and better understand the needs of their people, in what’s been dubbed a ‘Great Reset’.
4. Workplace benefits to better meet employee needs
Mental health and flexibility are among these new expected workplace benefits. A global EY study found that 54% of individuals would consider leaving their job if they are not given the benefit of flexibility in where and when they work. How are your company benefits working to retain staff? If you need some inspiration, take a look at Forbes 16 Employee Perks To Attract And Retain Top Virtual Talent; or have a look at our very own.
5. Employee health and safety become the number 1 priority
Individuals are looking for companies that address their
overall wellbeing: emotional, financial, social, physical and career wellness. One of the key ways we look to provide a better balance between life and work is through a 4-day work week initiative. Learn more about it
here.
6. Resilience and digital fluency are in high demand
A prioritisation for new skills for the remote workplace. According to the LinkedIn 2021 Learning Report, two of the most important skills coming into 2022 included both resilience and technological skills. COVID-19 has moved businesses to remote working spaces, putting these skills in high demand. As a candidate looking for work, be sure to address these skills in future job applications as skills-based hiring is on the rise.
7. Employees will look to technology for support when regaining control over their careers
While 83% of workers are ready to make a career change, 76% say they are facing major obstacles, including a lack of employer support. A
survey by Oracle revealed that 85% of employees want technology to aid in these future career decisions, such as the
Meaningful Work Profile Tool, an online survey that can help employees uncover the values which are most meaningful to them. Other powerful tools include the
Strengths Profile Assessment which allows you to use the insights on what motivates you to shape your personal and career success by doing more of what gives you energy; and Emotional Intelligence Assessment which assesses an individual’s capacity to understand their own and others’ emotions and to use emotions to enhance thought, allowing them to manage stress and make effective decisions.
8. Demand for more personal and professional development
94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. The need to retain employees has never been more important. Simple ways to influence retention rates is by providing more opportunities for learning and professional development. This can be delivered through courses, working groups, and workshops, such as our very own masterclasses and mentoring programs.
9. AI augmented workforce
With the World Economic Forum predicting for AI and automation to create 97 million new jobs by 2025, including Data Analysts, Data Sourcing, and AI Engineers, many individuals’ own roles are changing as well. Many workers are increasingly expected to augment their own abilities with AI technology.
10. More centralised communication
A McKinsey report highlighted that when teams are communicating effectively, they see a 20-25% boost in productivity. Because of this, many companies are pursuing streamlined work management and consolidated communication platforms beyond the common instant-messaging tools. This consolidation helps reduce confusion or a lack of communication that allows employees to do their best work with all the relevant information needed.
As we all venture into 2022, be sure to share this article with your colleagues and connections and explore the trends we can expect to see this year.
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