HR Trends 2023 in Review

The Rise of Return to Work

2023 witnessed diverse approaches to post-pandemic work models, from contentious mandatory office returns to flexible, employee-centric hybrid models emphasising flexibility

AI and Automation Taking Center Stage

HR stepped into the future with AI and automation, transforming recruitment, payroll, and more. Tools like chatbots, predictive analytics, and talent acquisition platforms empowered HR professionals to operate more efficiently and extract meaningful insights from employee data.

Focus on Overall Employee Well-being Continued to Rule the Roost

Mental health, physical fitness, and overall well-being became top priorities for HR departments. Prioritising holistic well-being has shifted from a practice of a few companies to a fundamental expectation from any company, becoming a hygiene factor.

Bare Minimum Mondays

A self-employed digital creator coined the term 'Bare Minimum Mondays,' capturing a trend where individuals prioritize self-care over the Monday rush. Employees exhibited reduced engagement on Mondays, arriving late, and fulfilling minimal tasks to alleviate stress. The underlying factors behind this trend comprised burnout, dissatisfaction, and lack of work-life balance.

Quiet Firing

Amid an unpredictable job market, certain employers adopted a subtle tactic aimed at prompting employees to voluntarily resign, avoiding direct termination. This strategy, called Quiet Firing, involves fostering an environment of disengagement, strategically withholding growth and promotional opportunities to subtly encourage employees to seek opportunities elsewhere.

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