For the first few months of the pandemic, organisations were in crisis management mode dealing with the immediate impact of the changes. However, almost two years in, organisations have started to look to the future.
Sven Elbert, Senior Analyst for Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent at Access People partner Fosway Group, explores the ten digital HR trends that will emerge in 2022 and beyond.
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- Human Resources
Many people leaders are all too familiar with the additional HR challenges that can arise at Christmas time, from constant enquiries about payday to dips in productivity, last-minute annual leave requests and potential Christmas party fallout.
But that’s all in the Christmas past for many, who likely manage (and therefore pre-empt) any festive related HR issues in their HR software. So that’s Christmas present handled too.
But how do HR managers prepare for a Christmas future yet to come, and avoid being haunted by failed HR strategies that came before? Can you judge how successful your HR strategy has been this year for example, and make decisions on where to focus next year?
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- Human Resources
The big theme for our virtual event Access All Areas this season has been about energising engagement – improving the sense of participation, pleasure and involvement that your employees hold from working at your organisation. I caught up recently with one of our customers about their experience improving and enhancing employee engagement.
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- Human Resources
A recent survey found that HR was one of the primary industry sectors targeted by cyber-attacks.
The survey found that 60% of the reported data breaches in organisations were a result of successful cyber-attacks through HR functions, with some organisations reporting more than one data breach.
We look at the reasons why HR is often a target for cyber criminals and the key ways that HR professionals can put in place measures to help prevent cyber-attacks in their organisations.
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- Human Resources
When was the last time your business did a comprehensive skills review across your workforce? In light of the huge changes we’ve all seen and experienced over the last year, now is probably a pertinent time to stop and take stock. One key area that has been in the spotlight has been the use of technology.
As many businesses are beginning to transition into more normal working patterns, why not use this opportunity to review your employees’ technology skills?
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- Human Resources
As we are emerging from an intense period of challenge and change due to the pandemic, how can HR best provide performance management support across the workforce? Performance management is a core requirement for HR leaders – and it’s important to do it effectively while also balancing responsibilities for employee wellbeing.
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- Human Resources
If you’re one of the many HR managers expecting to have a proportion of their employees working from home permanently for the foreseeable future, you need to take a fresh look at the benefits packages offered. No longer being part of an office-based team is a dramatic change in working circumstances and some of the benefits offered previously as standard may no longer be suitable. It’s time to think creatively about employee benefits for 2021 and beyond.
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- Human Resources
Are your staff and leadership team on the same page when considering what next regarding home working? As an HR professional, the chances are you’ll be aware of a variety of differing viewpoints within your business. But that presents a dilemma when it comes to balancing business requirements with personal preferences.
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- Human Resources
I don’t think anyone is in doubt that nearly every aspect of life today is dramatically different to how it was 12 months ago. A few of the impactful changes we have seen are:
- Face masks becoming the norm
- An increased focus on our health and wellbeing
- The exchange of handshakes for social distancing and elbow bumps
- An increase in online purchasing
- Computer screens fast became our window to the world
- Finding solidarity in social recognition
The disruption we have witnessed is leading to a new phase in our working lives. As a result, organisations will need to examine how they create value and start to develop a more human-centred future. The role HR plays in this will be pivotal going forward, ultimately shaping the future of Work, the Workforce and the Workplace.
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- Human Resources
As COVID-19 restrictions are easing across the UK, businesses are looking ahead over the coming weeks and planning how their workforce can make a safe transition to new working conditions. In this article, we examine the health and safety issues which need to be considered from two perspectives.
So much has changed over the last year as the pandemic caused untold disruption to businesses and their staff. Large numbers of people have been forced to work from home and others have had to adjust to more restrictive conditions and protocols when still attending their usual place of work – or have been furloughed and unable to attend at all. Now we are heading towards another shift and HR teams across the UK are working out the details and practicalities of who should return, when, and what the working environment looks like.
- Topic:
- Human Resources
