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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe recent Society for Human Resource Management\u2019s\n2019 Annual Conference and Exposition provided an in-depth look at many of the\nissues facing HR administrators, from technology and economic changes to\nglobalization and automation. These are some of the biggest trends that are\naffecting HR departments in 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Human-robot partnerships. <\/strong>This may\nsound like it\u2019s coming straight from a sci-fi movie, but automation has led to\nan increased collaboration between humans and robots. This can be viewed as an\nopportunity for inter-departmental collaboration (HR and IT), as well as\nimproved efficiency.<\/li>
- Flexible work schedules.<\/strong> With the work week extending beyond 40\nhours for many, flexibility has become prized by employees looking for the\nright work-life balance. <\/li>
- Social issues.<\/strong> Millennials and other young workers are\ndrawn to companies that take a stand and try to make a positive difference in\nthe world. It\u2019s more important than ever before to take a position on the\ncompelling social issues of the day and stick to your guns in the event of\nfallout. <\/li>
- Gender diversity.<\/strong> The gender gap is a well-established\nfact by now. While women still hold fewer executive positions than their male\ncounterparts, more and more companies are addressing this issue and paving the\nway for positive change. <\/li>
- Mental health.<\/strong> Mental illness has been in the\nspotlight in recent years in the wake of many highly-publicized incidents in\nthe U.S. People are talking about the subject more openly than ever before and\ncompanies are looking at the issue seriously, taking steps to offer mental\nhealth services as part of their benefit plans \u2013 and encouraging their\nemployees to take advantage.<\/li>
- Isolation of remote employees.<\/strong>\nTechnology has made remote work an attractive option for many workers and\nallows employers to be flexible, but the lack of social interaction can lead to\nproblems for many of these remote employees. Companies can help by promoting\noffsite and team-building events that include all employees, not just those in\nthe home office. <\/li>
- Soft skills.<\/strong> Experience may get you through the\ndoor, but it\u2019s the intangibles that will help you succeed in the long-term.\nSo-called \u201csoft skills\u201d such as attitude, work ethic, and organizational skills\nare becoming more sought-after. <\/li>
- Preventing burnout.<\/strong> In today\u2019s smartphone culture, it\u2019s\nharder than ever to disconnect from work after clocking out for the day. This\ncan lead employees to feel overworked and may cause burnout. Those companies\nthat take steps to address and prevent the problem are best positioned to\nretain a skilled and motivated workforce. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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