1 Help Employees Regain Control of their FuturesHelp employees regain control of their futures2 Help Employees Regain Control of their Futures IntroductionAfter feeling lonely and disconnected for the past year due to changes caused by the pandemic, the global workforce is ready to regain control of their futures. Employees have had the opportunity to stop and reflect, asking themselves “What do I really want?”. They’re re-evaluating previous held beliefs and redefining new priorities as they embrace a renewed sense of optimism for their future. However, shifting workforce dynamics have also caused individuals to ask themselves and their employer another question – “Where do I start?”.As workers look to make changes, HR leaders can meet them where they are and where they want to be by providing an experience that employees need and expect. As workers look to make changes amid the Great Resignation, HR leaders cannot overlook a strong employee experience that the workforce requires. Now is the time to listen to employees and act as they ask their employer and technology to help them grow their careers.3 Help Employees Regain Control of their FuturesRedefining and realigning new prioritiesThe results from more than 14,000 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level executives across 13 countries reveal that employee career growth and development needs to be a top priority for HR and the organizations they support. In fact, 87% of respondents believe their company should be doing more to listen to the needs of their workforce. It’s clear that employees are ready to make big changes and our research shows that it’s occurring in three key areas: The changing nature of the workplace caused people to pause and reassess their personal and professional priorities. 88% of survey respondents have found that their meaning of success has changed with work-life balance, mental health, and flexibility becoming their top priorities. However, 85% are not satisfied with their employer’s support. Before employees can move forward, they need to have the right experience to align their new priorities with future career interests.The latest AI@Work study, conducted byOracle and Workplace Intelligence, found thatof people want to make career changes over the next year.1.83%4 Help Employees Regain Control of their FuturesReflecting on what careeropportunities makes senseAlthough we see a majority of people with a newly defined meaning of success and motivated to make changes, three-quarters of respondents feel “stuck” professionally. People face major obstacles such as not knowing what career change makes sense for them or even where to start. If organizations can’t provide employees with career progression paths and a clear understanding of what can come next, workers will undoubtedly leave in search of companies that will.Rethinking growth and s...
