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New job, new year?
The epidemic has forever altered the working environment (even if we are on the other side of it), ushering in the Great Resignation and an explosion of hybrid roles.
It is projected that flexible working will be expanded even more next year, and that businesses will have to work even harder to attract prospective employees in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis.
According to Amanda Augustine, a TopCV career specialist, 2023 will bring significant changes in the workplace, many of which will favour employee demands over corporate needs.
Here are her predictions for the coming year.
Virtual interviews as standard
According to new study, businesses are opting to solely conduct in-person interviews for final rounds in order to save time and resources.
Amanda says: ‘While you may already feel comfortable using Zoom, it’s important to practise your virtual interview skills to avoid any major mistakes that could cost you the job.’
Remote work to stay
We will not be returning to full-time office job.
According to TopCV research, work-from-home opportunities are among the top three objectives of job seekers.
Amanda advises revising your CV to make it clear that you desire this, as it is no longer unusual to request flexibility when employment can be remote.
Demand for flexibility
Amanda says next year is a good time to ask for more flexibility.
‘Thanks to the successful four-day week, new government plans to change flexibility rights for employees, and a growing desire among workers to achieve greater work-life balance, you can expect to find more professionals seeking work flexibility in 2023,’ she says.
‘Employers wishing to attract and retain talent will explore more flexible working patterns for their workers such as flexitime, four-day weeks and job-share options, to name a few.’
Employers focus on diversity and inclusion
Amanda says: ‘As younger generations join the workforce, employers will feel pressured to implement programmes that support and celebrate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.’
As attitudes alter from generation to generation, potential employees are more inclined to doubt diversity, which may be a dealbreaker for in-demand job searchers.
Work perks
Work benefits will need to increase as the cost of living and inflation continue to cause financial concern.
Amanda says: ‘As we enter a new year with high inflation rates and economic uncertainty, companies and professionals alike will prioritise perks that offer the greatest financial benefit.
‘Luxury items such as gym memberships will make way for perks that offer greater financial assistance, such as healthcare and childcare vouchers.’
It’s about relieving workers’ burdens rather than delivering extras that, ideally, will make them feel comfortable and ready to perform without distraction.