10 HR TRENDS for 2017
Over the past decade, human resources have evolved due to changing technology and the shifting priorities of employees and employers. Following are some HR trends looking to im- pact businesses in 2017.
tive employees may miss out on a large talent pool.
Rise of Technology Technology has transformed the way human resource officers communicate with employees, as well as manage and communicate employee informa- tion. Today, employees stockpile infor- mation, work collaboratively and share opinions and project progress using things like Google Docs, webinars and more. They can even hold meetings and work virtually with distant teams.
Juggling Multiple Generations Employers today are faced with managing three generations of em- ployees – Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. More often than not, the Millennials and Gen X employees are supervising Baby Boomers and the Boomers are mentoring those who wish to learn from the older genera- tion. Each generation presents its own unique challenges for management. From unhappy Baby Boomers who de- layed retirement due to the economic downturn, to Millennials who expect a strong work-life balance, getting them to happily co-exist and work as a team can be a juggling act for managers.
Flexible Work Environments The traditional workforce continues to change faster than employers can keep up, with flexible work environ- ments topping the list. Employees to- day expect to take time off when they need the time, whether through flexi- ble work hours or work weeks, flexible time off for appointments or paid time off. They also want more choice and flexibility in how they approach tasks, jobs and opportunities to advance their careers. Allowing a little flexi- bility (when possible), may lead to motivated and engaged employees who are less stressed out about family and life issues, since they have the time necessary to address work-life balance issues.
Recruiting & Networking Online The way employers go about recruiting workers has changed dramatically over the past decade. Gone is running ads in the classifieds of the local news- paper. Today, employers post on large job boards like Indeed and network on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Human resource managers who don’t embrace these new ways of interact- ing and communicating with prospec-
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Rising Healthcare Costs The rising cost of health insurance and healthcare isn’t going away any- time soon, affecting what employers can provide in terms of additional benefits for their employees. For example, the rise of employee pay- ments for part of insurance coverage, the practice of seeking insurance first from a spouse’s employer, increased payments for covered family mem- bers, and higher healthcare provider co-pay office fees are all the end result of the rising cost of care.
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