2020 is upon us, and a new decade has begun. The decade to come holds a lot of significance as far as technology is concerned because humans are expected to progress forward by leaps and bounds. The Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning were all works-in-progress during the 2010s, which is why we would see the implementation of these technologies roll out on a wider scale during this year.
All facets of human life will evolve, and the workplace is no different. This change is expected to start this year, as HR departments will see many new trends. These trends are expected to become common within HR departments in 2020. Let’s explore them here:
Gig Economy
It’s time we bid adieu to the 9 to 5 culture. Employees in their money racking antics would not want their chances to be restricted to just one opportunity. This year will see a large majority of workers shift from full-time jobs towards a gig economy, where they will be categorized as free agent employees. There will be a lot less job security on offer for employees but a lot more money to make.
A study conducted by Intuit predicts that 40 percent of all American workers will function as independent contractors by the end of the year 2020.
Remote Work Will Expand
It is predicted that remote work will become even remote in the year 2020. Organizations will hire global employees on a contractual basis and would pay them for projects and achievements. Organizations will soon be working with employees 9 or 10 time zones away from them. HR will be thrown at the forefront here and would be required to come up with interactive management strategies.
English Will Remain Dominant
With globalization on the card, English would retain its status as the lingua-franca, the de facto language for communication. HR personnel from all over the globe can benefit from learning how to speak English and working on their English communication skills.
Chatbots in On-Boarding
Chatbots are common in organizations nowadays, which is why there will be advancements in this regard during the future. HR Chatbots for communication would be used for effective onboarding in the future. New employees have a lot to ask and might be stumped to understand what is required for them. A chatbot can make things easier here by giving them the answers they need to their question.
2020 is expected to be the year of innovation and the start of a wonderful decade. These HR trends are on the cards, and knowing more about them can help you prepare for the year.
JS Benefits Group has been operating in the field of Human Resources for several years and can help prepare you for the HR trends to come. Get in touch with us today for a free consultation.
