Work Trends
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals experienced realizations that changed their conceptions of success and had long-term effects on the psychological relationships between employees and employers. To achieve a work-life balance that meets the goals and priorities of the working masses, people will choose to radically rearrange how they spend their time – and lessen their relationship with work
COVID-19 Pandemic disrupted the workforce with lasting effects, and Gartner survey shows the following trends for workers that can be categorized in 3 trends:
Accelerated Trends:
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Remote working taking precedence
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Expanding new monitoring and data collection for remote workers
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Replacement of full-time workers with contingent workers
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Organizations extending support to employees for well-being
New Impacts:
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Skills being more relevant than positions
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Organizations being mindful of the effects on employee experience
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Employees are deciding the prospective top-tier companies
Pendulum Swings:
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Resilience taking precedence over efficiency in organizations
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Organizational management becomes more complex with diversification and investments in secondary markets
Bibliography:
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Gartner, 9 future of work trends post Covid-19
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The future of employee experience, 2021