Trending HR topics to pay attention to in 2021

by Norman Paul, SWBC BusinessHUB

The job of an HR professional is extensive. A typical HR department is responsible for recruitment, payroll, attendance management, performance reviews, and employee relations—just to name a few. It seems like HR departments are expected to take on more and more responsibility each year, particularly amid the unprecedented COVID-19-related disruptions to the workplace we all experienced in 2020.

This means HR teams must continually look for ways to innovate and keep up with current industry trends if they want to stay competitive in the marketplace. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top five trends in HR that businesses will want to pay attention to in 2021.

Trend #1: Employee Wellness

The COVID-19 pandemic radically altered the perception of what a “safe and healthy” work environment looks like. Prior to 2020, any business with a wellness program may have qualified in the eyes of their employees as safe and healthy.

 

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