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 This past year has thrown challenges at
managers and employees alike. The pandemic has changed how and
where we work and scrambled projects and priorities for many teams.
To help managers start planning for a great new year, The Creative Group’s
parent company, Robert Half, suggests key resolutions based on recent research
of workers and company leaders.*
- Ease employee workloads. 34% of workers are more burned
out than a year ago. Leaner staff and urgent projects can make it difficult
to balance work and well-being. Maintain realistic expectations of your team
and help them prioritize projects.
- Cut down on meetings. 38% of workers report having
videoconference fatigue. While communication is important with a
remote or hybrid team, consider if the meeting’s purpose could be handled
via email before sending a virtual invite.
- Don’t skimp on compensation. 72% of organizations
maintained or increased pay for new hires since the pandemic started.
Benchmarking your
employees’ salaries to make sure you’re paying competitively
is key to attracting and retaining top talent.
- Ensure your benefits and perks meet employees’ needs.
43% of firms added new perks as a result of COVID-19, most commonly
stipends for home office equipment. Do your benefits and perks need updating?
You may want to ask your employees for input.
- Hone your remote hiring strategies. 53% of companies have
hired remotely since the pandemic began. Yet, bringing on new team members
virtually can be difficult. Establish a process to
help you easily hire and onboard new remote staff.
For more insights on management and hiring trends, visit The Creative Group blog.
*Source: Robert Half surveys of senior managers and workers conducted between July and November 2020
The Creative Group (TCG) specializes in connecting creative,
digital, marketing, advertising and public relations talent with
the best companies. More information can be found at
roberthalf.com/creativegroup.
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