Have you ever stopped to think about the technological boom that the world has had in the last 2 years of a pandemic?
• Meetings and training are now carried out through a computer screen
• Teams work with geographic distances
• Remote/hybrid work was so successful that Portugal was elected the best country to work remotely
• 5G is now available
In this new scenario, we have companies that have already adapted and others that are still adapting. All changes and beginnings bring challenges and some resistance from those who think “it always worked like this”.
Keeping up with the evolution and thinking strategically is the secret of success for most companies in the world. Check out the trends for 2022 and don't let your business fall behind.
1. New employees demand greater flexibility
Those who work with different generations know that they represent paradigm shifts in relation to previous generations, and this is reflected in work relationships.
The role of leadership also changes, creating a unique hierarchy. The main focus is on communication, freedom and proactivity.
Human resources must understand what influences productivity and find ways to optimize it. For example, flexibility between work and personal life, which runs counter to more traditional models, is increasingly common.
2. Interest increases through gamification
This is another future trend that is already being applied in the market in general. The universe of gamification, in addition to making all learning attractive, allows for debates, collaboration and feedback.
The Business Skills is used as a complement to our training because it allows exactly this gamification necessary for opening debates and understanding the perspective of different team members.
3. The recruitment and selection process is improved
Mistakes in the recruitment and selection processes can cost a lot of money. As the market is extremely competitive, the wrong candidates can cost companies a lot of time and money. Therefore, it is to be expected that the recruitment and selection processes will be even more effective.
At the time of selection, there should be a greater focus on soft skills and the cultural fit of employees. Even the job advertisement and the place where it is advertised should be improved.
An important point in relation to recruitment and selection is the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. It is a topic that has attracted a lot of attention, and companies need to be strategically prepared to deal with it.
4. Online training
Digital tools are a way to facilitate training, allowing them to be carried out both in person and in the online environment. Companies are starting to apply PDI - Personal Development Plans, for their employees, in addition to using e-learning platforms for the employee to have more flexibility in carrying out the course.
A trained employee is an investment. In addition to using what he learned for the good of the company, he still feels more motivated, as he understands that the organization believes in his potential. With the Academia Digital Oporto Forte, it is increasingly easier to do training and create a process of evolution for each employee.
