HR TRENDS THAT WILL EMERGE IN 2016

Michael Dash CEO & President Parallel HR Solutions

Everything we know about business & hiring is changing

Technology and new thought processes and theories mean that everything we knew about running a business from 10 years ago is more or less obsolete

With the swift rise and adoption of new technologies, there are going to be a host of new trends that those in the HR world will be experiencing

Here are 5 trends that will be impacting business hiring in 2016

Data-driven Recruiting

• Big data rules all, so it was only a matter of time before it was incorporated into the hiring process

• Access to data is cheap and easier than ever before, so recruiters are going to be able to be more strategic about their hiring

• They will also be able to remain more in touch with the jobs market, leading to higher efficiency

Relationships over Programs

The movement towards relationship building between employers and employees will continue, as opposed to pre-packaged programs.

Mergers and globalization are going to put an even higher emphasis on maintaining good employee relationships.

Training workers & keeping them up to date

Drastic shifts in technology occur on a weekly basis. It’s necessary to place an even bigger emphasis on training employees and making sure they’re up to date with all of the latests techniques and technologies so that they can be as efficient as possible. HR is going to take an even larger role in this than ever before.

Top Priorities: Engagement & Culture

• Piggy-backing on the idea of focusing on relationships opposed to programs, HR is going to find that promoting employee engagement and a strong, positive company culture will be their top priorities in the coming year.

• By creating a positive, collaborative, and comfortable work environment, employees are more likely to stay for longer tenures

Improving Employee Experience

2016 will seen an emphasis on employee experience. With millennials entering the workforce in droves, HR professionals are going to need to change tactics to appeal to this new generation of workers who have very different expectations than previous generations. Making sure that employees are happy is going to be key in this new year

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