HR Trends for 2024
As we move into 2024 HR analysts have revealed workplace trends which they believe will dominate. Below are five which many of you will already be wrestling with.
The Cost of Work Crisis. Whilst employees have been working remotely or within a hybrid model the financial burden of traveling to their place of work has not been felt. As more employers require employees to return to the office, employees will have more awareness of what they spend commuting. Employers should therefore be ready for the pushback.
A move away from traditional office hours. The four-day working week was trialled in 2023 with many employers reporting it worked successfully. Whilst some sectors did not welcome this work pattern HR analyst predict the idea will become far less radical moving forward. There is also reform to the Flexible Working Regulations in April 2024, making it a possible form day one to request a change in work pattern. Shrewd employers will be mindful of these changes and if possible, use them to attract and retain talent.
Skills overtake qualifications. Following the pandemic employees reconsidered their options towards work. Some chose not to return and others made a career change. Employers recruiting have found the environment challenging and competitive. It is expected that more employers will remove the need for a specific qualification thus opening up a larger talent pool. As well as looking to the future by growing their own talent through apprenticeships.
The collapse of the traditional career path. Whilst not new to 2024, more employees no longer expect the career progression within the organisation they work for. Many employees do not consider they will retire but would think about a career break or shift. This ends the stereotypical view of the working life cycle.
Conflict resolution. For employers this is a must have skill to equip their management team with to help support teams work through challenging times. Employee discontent could be high and the ability to deal sensitively and proactively with issues a necessity.
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