Leaders must adapt to the rapidly evolving future of work to attract and retain top talent. To prepare, they must pay attention to changes and take action to ready their company.
These are a few ways to begin preparing your company for the future employee you want to attract and retain:
The future is diverse: As a leader, it’s important to recognize the workforce of the future will be more diverse than ever before, with a greater mix of cultures, ages, and backgrounds. Therefore, it’s important for companies to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices and create a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
Finding talent where it is, not where you are: In the past, companies may have limited their hiring to specific locations or industries. However, in the future, it will be important for companies to cast a wider net and consider candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations.
Digital nomadism is the new norm: As the past has shown, the ability to work remotely is becoming more and more important. Companies that embrace digital nomadism and allow for flexible work arrangements will be more attractive to employees who value work-life balance.
Upskilling and reskilling: The pandemic has created new priorities and opportunities within companies, sometimes leading to completely new roles. Upskilling and reskilling will not only give your team a much-needed motivational boost, but will also position the company to thrive in the job market and the future. Companies that focus on learning will emerge as industry leaders and attract the best minds in the business.
Productivity is as important as results: In the past, companies may have focused solely on results and productivity may have taken a backseat. However, in the future, it will be important for companies to prioritize the productivity and well-being of their employees. Providing the necessary tools and support for employees to work efficiently will be key.
Prioritizing collaboration: In the future, it will be important for companies to prioritize collaboration and teamwork. This can include implementing tools and processes to facilitate virtual collaboration and creating a culture of openness and transparency.
Employee well-being matters: As the importance of work-life balance becomes more widely recognized, companies will need to prioritize the well-being of their employees. This can include offering flexible work arrangements, providing resources for mental health support, and promoting a healthy work culture.
Employee development is important: In order to attract top talent, companies will need to prioritize the development and growth of their employees. This can include offering training and development opportunities, as well as providing clear paths for advancement within the company.
Making connections matter: At the end of the day, companies will need to meet employees where they are and accept that employees are working to live, not living to work. Prioritizing the personal connections and relationships within the company will be key to attracting and retaining top talent.
In conclusion, if leaders want to attract and retain top talent, they must learn to adapt to the new changes and priorities so employees want to stay and succeed.
Lead From Within: Leaders need to accept that by attracting and retaining a strong team of employees it gives that company a key competitive advantage—your people are an asset your competition does not have.
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After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.