Despite all of its downfalls, 2020 offered the workforce innumerable lessons about workplace preferences and the nuances they carry.
Looking towards 2021, companies are prepared more than ever for the unexpected. Equipped with remote working tools, advanced technologies and resources to improve the employee experience, here’s what to expect from the future of the global workforce.
First, as people have spent much of last year being introspective about various aspects of their lives, we can expect entrepreneurship to boom.
Many people have been provided with more time at home, leaving them to focus on creative projects.
In the new year, people who have flexed their entrepreneurial muscles will be able to showcase their work, whether it be physical products or services that relate to the times we are currently living in.
Additionally, while many workers will likely continue operating remotely, knowledge workers must iron out their connection and collaboration methods.
Having the right technology in place can help professionals connect with their customers and colleagues, creating a true sense of togetherness despite the physical distance.
Lastly, society as a whole needs to create strategies to move forward. Prior to the pandemic, businesses typically focused on the needs of the company itself, rather than those who helped operate it.
This must change. Both consumers and workers are undergoing a major transformation in everyday tasks, and it is up to organizations to adapt to that.