2022 Workplace Trends

2022 workplace trends are all about employees.

The pandemic has undoubtedly had a lasting impact on many areas of our lives, especially our work lives. Now, more than ever, how people work, where they work, how they work together, and what motivates them at work are evolving. With this drastic change in the workforce, it is no surprise that most of the upcoming workplace trends are focused on one thing: employees.

Here are four important 2022 workplace trends that all employers should take into consideration in the year ahead. 

1. The Great Resignation: This last year has seen employees voluntarily quit their jobs at a record-breaking pace. Unfortunately, this workplace trend is expected to continue into 2022. Employees who are feeling overworked, underappreciated, and underpaid are less likely to stay at their jobs. Additionally, many people are reassessing their careers and what they truly want out of their lives. Employers who understand the importance of the following these trends may be better positioned to retain employees and attract new talent.
2. Hybrid Work: Even as stay-at-home orders lift, companies will continue to offer hybrid work options, which many employees have come to prefer. According to a recent Qualtrics study, “more than one in three (35 percent) workers say they’re more likely to search for a new job if they are required to return to the office full-time.” Employers should capitalize on creating collaborative and inclusive hybrid work environments to best engage their employees.
3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Employees are looking for companies that focus on DEI and have leaders who genuinely support DEI efforts. A diverse workforce is a growing priority for many employees, especially the younger generations.
4. Work-Life Balance: The additional stress of the pandemic coupled with the effects of the great resignation has employees yearning for work-life balance. Overall, employees appreciate flexibility and control. Employers who understand their employees’ needs and respect their boundaries will be more attractive to current and future employees.

New Year, New Focus
Are you ready to tackle these workplace trends and put your focus back on your company and your employees? Let Convergence Employee Leasing help you. As a trust professional employer organization (PEO), we can help you spend less time on complex and time-consuming personnel administration requirements, like payroll, so you can focus on growing your small business. Contact us to find out how we can help you start the new year off right.