Business

April 26, 2022

By Dr. Samantha Madhosingh

Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs in what’s been dubbed, “The Great Resignation.” Many are leaving because their previous working environments were inhospitable or in conflict with their interpersonal goals for happiness and fulfillment. Now, companies are finding new value in the age-old fact that you can’t run a successful business without employees. Retention is everything, so here are some workplace trends to follow for retention and success in 2022.

Flexibility

Since the pandemic began, we’ve been hearing it said that flexible working is here to stay. Introducing a system where employees are required to work from the office three days a week might work for some, but not for others. Or moving to a full-time work-from-home model might be fantastic for some, but not for others.

Focus on compassion

As the line between business life and personal life blurred and most people took to video conferencing. Children wandering in the room while their mom or dad was in a virtual meeting, household pets barking or whining to get attention while their owners were in the middle of an important virtual presentation, or housemates noisily in the background of a one-on-one Zoom call.

Caring about your employees’ well-being should be an absolute priority, not only for basic goodness but for worker retention. Being empathetic, understanding, and open about the issues affecting employees’ working lives is fundamental to being a great leader.

An increase in transparency

Being transparent won’t always be easy. Being honest about falling profits, impending layoffs, or company takeovers can be challenging. But an organization that creates openness between managers and employees will thrive.

Worker expansion

When you overload your employees with as many tasks as they can fit in, their quality, efficiency, and engagement will take a nosedive.

To reduce burnout, find creative ways to lessen the pressure on current employees, and focus on hiring replacements for those who have left, so your teams can work effectively, and the company can reach its goals. 

Prioritizing purpose

Having purpose and being dedicated to a mission and vision can influence engagement positively, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and help people feel happier at work.

Companies driven by a greater purpose and mission create value for employees.

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5 Work Trends Business Owners Should Focus on in 2022 (entrepreneur.com)