What are the modern workplace culture trends HR professionals should pay attention to right now? Becky Norman, Managing Editor of HRZone, explores this question on the HRchat podcast with host Bill Banham.
A recent report published by HRZone’s Culture Pioneers programme, uncovers four years of transformative workplace culture trends. Based on rich data from 240 leading organisations, this report highlights the key strategies that have driven people and business success in the ever-evolving work landscape since 2020.
Becky and Bill discuss these trends and how organisations can make a start with impactful culture change initiatives. The trends include:
- Women’s reproductive health taken seriously: Top organisations are leading the way in prioritising women’s health.
- Igniting career curiosity: A growing number of businesses are enabling employees to explore their careers beyond the traditional upward trajectory.
- Smart flexibility: People-focused companies are offering innovative solutions that respect employees’ needs and operate a high-trust, output focused culture..
- Board-level buy-in for inclusion strategies: Businesses securing top-level commitment to diversity and inclusion are able to drive meaningful progress.
Listen to the full episode here for more details on these modern workplace culture trends.
Questions for Becky include:
- What’s it like to report on the latest in HR and L&D? What excites you about your job?
- We’re talking about culture today. What work cultures/leaders have inspired you in your career?
- You’ve just published a report on modern workplace culture trends. What are the trends and how did you identify these commonalities among people-focused organisations?
- Going a bit deeper into the third trend of smart flexibility…We’re four years on from the pandemic shifting the nature of how we work and yet many organisations are still struggling to find the right hybrid/on-site/remote framework that works for both the business and its people. How can this be remedied? Thoughts on the right to ask for compressed hours/4-day workweek?
- From this research and the awards program, you’ve seen how 240 different organisations are striving to create a better culture for both the business and its people. Can you share a few inspiring examples that stood out for you?
- For those starting out on a culture change journey, or not seeing good results from existing efforts, are there any lessons that can be taken from your Culture Pioneers cohort?
- What’s next on the agenda for Culture Pioneers?
