Top Human Resource (HR) Trends in 2021
The year 2020 has been a challenging year. The new normal has been demanding for each one of us. Technological advancements have been the umbrella for the organizations during these unannounced crises. Being in a technologically advanced generation it goes without saying that new versions of web based applications can be expected to enhance the experience of such applications. Technological advancements such as HR software in India have upgraded the recruitment process to a whole new level.
Here are some of the updated versions we can expect in the upcoming year 2021:
- Virtual Functioning
- Increased Investment on Digital Front
- HR Designs
- Value of Data, Increased as aA asset
- Redefined Employee Experience
Virtual functioning
Remote functioning has been the new normal. The pandemic has taught us the new way to function. With the world being brought down to stand still the virtual mode of communication has been the only way to be functioned. The HR Software has been an aid for the small and medium scale organization to continue working even in these crucial times and recruitment of the new employees to empower the organization with increased workforce. It assisted the HRs to schedule interviews on a virtual platform with a closed environment to ensure the applicants identity. There are various job profiles which require the employee to have adequate knowledge of certain skills. The recruiters are able to monitor the applicants while completing the tasks assigned to them.
Increased investment on digital front
It goes without saying that the transition to remote functioning is demanding. The only way to ensure a smooth run is increasing the investment on the digital front. Organizations had to ensure a well equipped web based application to ensure a less hampered transition nailing out the unannounced risk of data breach and identity theft. Organizations investing in upgrading the IT infrastructure and upgrading the skills of its employees have served as an umbrella and with the innovative minds of the tech-savvy generation it is likely to expect new changes with more advanced web based applications in this upcoming year. With time the vendors of web based applications tend to upgrade their applications to increase the efficiency of the application. These upgraded versions might hurdle in integrated set up. This increases the need for an unified IT infrastructure which is why in the upcoming year increased investment in digital front will be witnessed.
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HR designs
Organizations with technological advancements are bound to expect updated versions of the web based applications integrated in the human resource management tasks. The human resource web based applications are in need to have a window for customary design with a focused insight on the needs of the organization. Each organization has a different approach on recruitment, functioning and has requirements according to the policies. The aim for the upcoming year is to redefine the automated procedures enhancing the capabilities of the application. These advancements are bound to hammer out the crooked nail of unwanted challenges while functioning remotely from anywhere in the world.
Value of data, increased as an asset
Data is considered to be one of the most valuable assets for any organization. The shift to remote functioning of the organization has increased the risk of data breach. The organization has a customary centralized data storage facility which makes shift from office to remote functioning. As per surveys conducted last year 60% HRM representatives have reported that the feature of centralized data storage has assisted them to evaluate the employees’ performance and has assisted in maintaining the bridge of trust between the employee and the employer even on virtual note. Pandemic undoubtedly builds a gap between the employee and the employer as compared to the set up organization was habituated to. The web based centralized platform provided a shelter to maintain the transparency between the employee and the employer.
Redefined employee experience
The upcoming year is all about employee satisfaction. This year is about initiating ideas to boost the productivity of the employees. It is the pandemic that has changed the definition of employee satisfaction. The slew of changes has made it even more evident that the battle of heart and mind can bring down any castle to broken bricks and sand. With the raising awareness regarding mental health many organizations have taken the initiative of keeping a track of employees’ physical and mental health. This initiative is bound to provide the employees’ a window of space improving the environment of the office for better results. A redefined employee experience will be a new concern for candidates during recruitment. As a healthy environment is a step forward to accepting the new work culture.
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for the whole world. Each organization had to face numerous challenges to maintain the decorum and ensure employee satisfaction. Technological advancements served as a weapon for the warrior to make the transitional shift of remote function . These challenges played a vital role for the tech-savvy generation to ensure a smooth transition towards the new normal.
