Figure out how to work with your employees on new ways of working, and it’ll be worth it, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Study 2022 shows.
While the direct impact of COVID-19 on our lives has diminished, its effects on our working lives are far from over. People’s experiences during the pandemic have brought about fundamental changes in their values, and these are underpinning structural shifts in the world of work.
What do these shifts look like? Future-fit organisations have adapted to become more people-centric and relatable. They are introducing ways of working that help their people thrive. And they are focusing on empathy, making measurable progress against goals that are relevant to all their stakeholders, speaking up for the values they stand for, and reflecting those of their communities.
The journey to become more relatable will not be a simple, straightforward transformation. Businesses in the UK face disruptive factors from soaring inflation rates and industrial action to rising vacancies and fluctuating hybrid working models. But our research has shown that businesses succeeding in this environment are delivering on a