Delaware Business Magazine: July/August 2021

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Insurance & Financial Services

5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2021 BY MARIA CLYDE, PHR, SHRM SCP

EMPLOYERS MUST CONSTANTLY SEEK WAYS

1. EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

to innovate and stay on top of trends to compete in the marketplace, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s anything we’ve learned from the last year or so, it’s that human resources responsibilities are growing and changing rapidly, while bandwidth for these additional responsibilities remains limited. Below are five HR trends to watch for in 2021. Employers should consider how their organizations may benefit by implementing similar strategies, while considering their HR bandwidth to do so.

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the perception of what qualifies as a “safe and healthy” work environment. A couple years ago, any business with a wellness program may have fit that definition. And, even then, a company lacking those qualities wasn’t always a deal breaker for some employees. Now, “safe and healthy” means something much different. In 2021, expect an increased focus on more rounded employee well-being. Baseline efforts will include safeguards against COVID-19, but many employers will likely go beyond illness prevention.

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