We are now entering the third year of working since the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly disrupted how we work, where we work, and the technology we use to get work done.
The 4th Industrial Revolution gained rapid momentum and continues apace and while Covid appears largely under control, it continues to impact our working lives.
With this, we enter the second year of running this insights study.
If you weren’t able to participate in the study, make sure to sign-up to receive the report as soon is it is published.
Click here to view the online report launch which took place on Thursday, 18 August where we unpacked the following HR trends that emerged from the 2022 study:
- Traditional staffing and organisation structures are under pressure
- The African continent is showing early signs of a “Great Resignation”
- Remote and Hybrid working models drive productivity gains
- Performance Management as a practice is busy transforming
- he post-pandemic workplace is highly people-centric
- The HR skills development agenda is clear: it is now time for action
New Ways of Working continue to evolve and optimize. Let us understand exactly what this means!
Study Objectives
This study provides an African only view of new ways of working. It captures the essence of the impact of the “New World of Work” viewed from the perspective of the 4th IR, Covid-19, and post-pandemic global emerging trends on people and HR practices.
2022 Study Participants
• x188 Participants
• x148 Companies
- 1Hybrid working models are here to stay, enabled by new leadership skills and competencies.
- 2Slow progress in building new skills for the future, despite a rapid adjustment of learning delivery.
- 3Employee Wellness is centre stage and the risk of burnout is at an all-time high.
- 4HR needs to focus on building a new set of skills to add strategic value.
- 5Key People & HR practices require an evolution to remain globally relevant.
- 6D&I – Diversity & Inclusion requires Executive and Board focus.
Study Results
The survey report highlights 6 trends for organisations to consider in planning their people and Human Resources (HR) interventions and plans.