We know that since 2020, we are living in an atypical and unforeseen time for everyone. The health crisis, which in turn, generated an economic crisis are phenomena that have forced companies and organizations to adopt health measures and to join the digital revolution that was expected to happen gradually in a few years.
Therefore, this year it will be important to take into account the implementations in trend to manage the work teams, making sure that they are trained and the work environment is optimal.
We tell you what are the trends and news in Human Resources for this 2021.
1) Cloud workspaces
Everything indicates that all management processes will be transferred to "the cloud" (if there is still a company that has not turned in this regard). Among the novelties in HR, this is by far the first step to take on the way to the digitization / virtualization of processes.
What is the cloud?
A set of remote servers where, broadly speaking, we could say that the Internet lives. Today everything we know and do resides in this quantum space. From streaming platforms to social media.
The management of talent remotely without the need to download software and with the possibility of accessing all its functionalities from any device, such as a smartphone, is by far one of the great advantages of the world in which we are beginning to live and in the process of adaptation.
2) Leadership from a distance
Not a surprise. Regardless of a return of possible confinements, which is not ruled out in practically any corner of the planet, the truth is that personal distances will be maintained to a greater or lesser extent for a long time.
One of the effects that will probably remain for a regular period of confinement experienced in almost the entire planet is the maintenance of personal distances. Whether by complying with the rules or by personal decision, "the distance meter" is a reality. In this way, in the short to medium term it will not be common to be in a packed elevator, participate in a meeting with many people in the office, etc.
Therefore, it is important to find and implement new ways to manage teams remotely, as well as policies designed to develop strong personal management roles through virtual platforms.
3) Inclusive work
Marginalized populations have long had to face major obstacles to being part of the active workforce.
Companies must build sustainable work by creating opportunities for marginalized populations. Including these people in the workforce gives the organization great benefits such as increasing the employee retention rate and higher performance.
To be part of this solution and provide opportunities to these marginalized populations, it is necessary to generate employment opportunities, training and skills development programs, and provision of basic needs.
Businesses can help create opportunities for everyone.
4) Employee Experience
Inside and outside companies, human capital is increasingly one of the main mobilizers of the economy and society in general. Thus, now more than ever it is important that employees are loyal to the company and feel happy in their jobs.
Experts comment that the challenge of this 2021 will be to rethink the distribution of working hours and the actions that companies have to take to not affect the employee experience.
It is important to consider three factors to make the experience enriching: being empathetic, attractive and enriching.
6) Big data
In short, big data is the accumulation of huge volumes of information that are processed in such a way as to find repetitive patterns that can be used to understand and interpret qualitative or quantitative values.
Although the term became popular in the field of direct marketing and traditional politics, one of the novelties in hr is the use of this technology to improve the performance of human management.
The use of Big Data, of course, will have greater benefits in medium and large companies.