The four trends Mercer uncovered last year have not only endured an extraordinary year, they have grown in relevance.
According to Canadian HR leaders, nearly 64% expect the pandemic to continue to negatively impact their business in 2021. Nevertheless, investing in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) analytics is going to be a top priority, followed by defining future workforce needs, energizing the employee experience and reinventing flexibility.
Mercer’s refreshed 2020–2021 Global Talent Trends highlights the top priorities setting the agenda for 2021.
of organizations report ESG (environmental, social and governance) as a crucial focus for 2021
will be investing sustainably.
of organizations are identifying new skills needed for their post-COVID operations,
have started their “pay for skills” journey.
help executives balance economics and empathy by sharing data on the impact cost decisions have on health and engagement.
help executives balance economics and empathy by sharing data on the impact cost decisions have on health and engagement.
of companies plan to reinvent flexibility — a core part of transforming the employee experience.
are open to phased retirement — a critical aspect of lifestyle flexibility.
Enhance programs and policies that enable employees to adapt to new ways of working
Hard-wire culture into workforce transformation plans
Transform the HR operating model to be more agile
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