Future of work trends – Post-COVID-19

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Future of work trends – Post-COVID-19


    Amidst the evolving state of affairs of the Covid-19, organizations are striving to mitigate commercial enterprise disruption, in addition, to make certain wellness in their workforce.


Undoubtedly, HR groups at the moment are on the front line of every employer throughout this unusual time. They are running non-prevent to offer up-to-date statistics and recommendations to senior leaders to facilitate decision making and to step up contingency plans and guidelines for the workforce to comply with. (Robert Walters )



Biggest challenges of HR specialists.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

The unexpected shift in work lifestyle took a toll on ordinary employees' fitness and wellness. Stress, tension, and different intellectual health problems have constantly been there, and it is no new story. Organizations have constantly been starting up well-being packages and offering employees protection, fitness benefits, and versatility to assist them to conquer their health issues. But the surprising Covid - 19 outbreak has added the personnel' intellectual issues in the front seat.

Managing Remote Work 

The transaction to the faraway work way of life isn't always as seamless as it seems. Before the Covid - 19 outbreak, much less than 50% of organizations had a remote work program. Banks, regulated industries, and lots of financial services organizations did now no longer inspire remote operating. Now almost they all speeding to construct remote work techniques.

Lack of Agility   

One of the predominant motives why HR groups are suffering is because of the shortage of agility.

Many HR groups aren't designed for agility. And this affects the HR expert a large time. In this disaster, it's far vital to reply rapidly and move quickly. But there are numerous approvals to take earlier than taking action. This slows down the procedure of gathering statistics and taking instant measures that a disaster demands. To emerge as greater agile of their approach and re-prioritizing employer desires and to have the proper communication and alignment amongst center management and bosses is the required of the hour now.

Employee Communication

Communication is another predominant challenge this is on the concern list. Communication, itself is a vital aspect that desires to be taken into account whether or now no longer the team of workers is running remotely. Without the proper communication channels, it emerges as tough to manipulate a team of workers. The Covid - 19 disaster had the HR specialists on ft and saved them searching out the proper remote operating gear that fit their way of life. though tools like Zoom or slack are normally used to satisfy the desires of the team of workers, it surely isn't always sufficient to get anybody at the identical web page.

More or much less the HR groups are doing their high-quality through sharing

  • Updates concerning measures followed through the company.
  • Updates from organization leaders through electronic mail or video.
  • Links to precious outside statistics sources.
  • Ongoing communication on HR guidelines associated with the crisis.
  • And via health talks and training periods.
Uncertainty

Uncertainty can paralyze anyone. The daunting feeling of not understanding what the future keep or what measures to take to sustain organizational operations are a massive challenge. We all are greater or much less affected by uncertainty Employees are affected mentally, now no longer knowing what the destiny holds for them, and the HR groups are suffering to position everything in alignment. To reply to the crisis and increase effective measures and strategies for all.

Employee Engagement

The ultimate employer intention is the productiveness of its personnel. It turns into difficult to hold the personnel engaged whilst they're running remotely and that too, in a disaster. The inner communication is compromised and retaining anybody at the identical web page emerges as tough. With remote running, it's far tough to comply with a routine or even beside and systematic workflow. When the groups are cross-functional, you've got little energy to manage them. Not updating them frequently or now no longer arranging meetings/ periods can affect their morale to a great extent.(Braja Deepon Roy 2021)

As we're all gaining knowledge of at the fly and handling uncertainty, the function of HR leaders to guide and create a sense of considering and protection at your company is greater vital than ever. It's vital to sluggish down, accept the interruption of what it's far, and cope with our human beings with empathy. We need to prioritize what is maximum vital: the mental and bodily fitness of our groups, and that each one starts with listening.

 Increase in remote working 

  • To be prepared to adjust employee experience strategies and explore the vital competencies will need to collaborate digitally
  • Need to rearrange performance goal settings and employee evolution for a remote context

 

       Expanded Data collection

 In order to monitor employees through  methods such as virtual  clocking in and out

  •          Tracking  computer usage
  •          Monitoring email/chats
         Collection of health and safety data 


Contingent worker expansion

  •  Organizations are more focused on replacing full-time employees with contingent workers as cost-saving methods on many occasions

 

Expanded Employer position as a social Safety net

Due to the pandemic, the company has to play an accelerated position in their,

Employee financial Physical and intellectual wellbeing

           This includes,

  •          Special Medical leave
  •          Financial assistance
  •          Adjusted working hours



References 

Gartner. (2021). 9 Future of Work Trends Post-COVID-19. [online] Available at: https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/9-future-of-work-trends-post-covid-19 [Accessed 8 Dec. 2021].

‌Robert walter (2020) initiatives-towards-COVID-19 (Online) Available at www.robertwalters.co.za/hiring/hiring-advice/hr-initiatives-towards-COVID-19.html. Accessed on 01st of May 2021.

Braaja Deepon Yoy (2021) Challanges of HR (Online) Available at blog.vantagecircle.com/challenges-of-hr/. Accessed on 01st may 2021.

  

 

Comments

  1. Nayana Abeysinghe10 December 2021 at 19:37

    A smart analysis on future working trend amidst of covid 19 outbreak where organizations have to be adopted. Very important post.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 17:07

      Thanks for appreciation.
      More focused area in present business environment

      Delete
  2. Anuruddha Shanaka11 December 2021 at 09:04

    Some organizations are exploring new opportunities with the pandemic by looking in to the positive side of it. Timely important article.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake16 December 2021 at 17:10

      Agree with your comments. New opportunities have been created due pandemic

      Delete
  3. Nadeesh13 December 2021 at 08:15

    The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the need to shift power structures in many
    organizations. While many still implement a top-down hierarchy, distributed
    organizations need a different business model.

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  4. Sumedha Wijerathna16 December 2021 at 07:38

    As the pandemic resets major work trends, HR leaders need to rethink workforce and employee planning, management, performance and experience strategies.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake17 December 2021 at 18:43

      Yes of course it's very important to concentrate in this area in today's business context

      Delete
  5. Deshad Diwanjana17 December 2021 at 09:53

    Identifying the work trends proactively will lead to grab more business opportunities & eliminate the inefficiencies within organization in this post covid situation.Very resourceful blog.

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  6. Kaushali Herath17 December 2021 at 10:03

    True Indeed. Because companies that fail to respond to the COVID-19 crisis will face shattered employee loyalty, disengagement, and damage to their brand.
    Oversights or inequities in the delivery of health benefits can weaken a company’s reputation and its ability to attract talent.

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    1. Lasath Karunanayake17 December 2021 at 18:40

      Yes, we also experienced similar situations in first wave
      Thanks for your valuable response

      Delete
  7. Thangaraj Tendulkar17 December 2021 at 10:16

    As a result of the pandemic, new opportunities have arisen. This is a really useful blog.

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  8. Chinthaka Kiulgalla17 December 2021 at 20:25

    Really an interesting and informative article.

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  9. H.A.Sampath18 December 2021 at 01:05

    Vale added my knowledge..thanks for your knowledge sharing.

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  10. Duminda Gunathilake18 December 2021 at 01:57

    Timely important topic. Thank you.

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