2021 has been all about economic recovery. The job market is booming, unemployment rates are low and automation is accelerating. In this candidate driven market, employers around the world are struggling to attract and retain top talent.
However, organizations that have been faster to adapt to a flexible work model have surely emerged as winners in this post pandemic battle for talent. Flexibility has paved its way right at the top when it comes to determining job satisfaction.
Keeping that in mind, employers are straddling between the conventional and modern ways which has resulted in the “Hybrid Work Model” earning a permanent place in the mix. This realization has pushed leaders and managers to make some hard decisions and choices in order to strike the right balance between the company and employee needs and expectations.
Although hybrid work model is emerging as a strong way forward, it definitely comes with its unique set of challenges — collaboration and cyber security threats topping the list. While the leaders weigh the impact of their decisions, here are a few things that can help make this transition smoother.
For Organizations and Leaders;
- Investing in an infrastructure that allows managing larger remote teams effectively
- Doubling down on security solutions to manage cyber security threats
- Creating opportunities for collaboration
- Training employees on data management best practices
- Experimentation and feedback
For Employees and Job-Seekers;
For employees, acquiring new skills and reskilling is now more important than ever. Building the right skills will be imperative for careers to thrive in this new work model.
- Prioritizing collaboration skills
- Sharpening management skills
- Strategic knowledge and adaptability across functions
- Strong knowledge of the evolving compliance and regulatory landscape
- Pursuing and getting comfortable with emerging technologies
There’s no playbook for everyone but these are some steps that can help everyone move in the right direction.
Last year’s work shift was challenging but now is an amazing opportunity for leaders and employees to gain a competitive edge and drive businesses and careers forward.
