There’s no doubt that in light of recent health restrictions, the work landscape has changed dramatically. And although the world seems to have adjusted to new remote work trends and shifting employee preferences, business leaders still have a lot to figure out.
In February 2023, top experts will convene for an HR conference entitled ‘Future of Work’. As its name suggests, the event will discuss topics related to hybrid working, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, leadership, data, and more. Representatives from the University of South Wales, The School of International Futures, and workplace design company Orangebox are set to share their insights.
If you’re looking for compelling reasons to attend, here are some that may convince you.
You learn about more effective recruitment strategies
One of the most pressing trends right now is the reshuffling in the job market, where employees are shifting out of their workplace to find better opportunities and compensation elsewhere. As such, many companies are hastily adjusting their recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Some are doubling their base salary. The number of job posts offering sign-on bonuses also grew by 454%.
Attending an HR conference allows you to keep focused despite the competition for talent. You can avoid panicking and maintain an effective hiring process that properly assesses what value candidates can bring to the organisation. You can also learn how to provide what workers value, like strong leadership cultures and healthy work environments. Lastly, you can gain insight into how and why you should prioritise retention alongside recruiting top talent.
You gain insight into effectively managing remote or hybrid teams
Common problems in managing remote teams include the lack of supervision, social isolation, and a lack of team cohesion — all of which can disrupt employees’ emotional well-being. In an annual Prince’s Trust survey conducted in Wales, almost half of 16 to 25-year-olds responded that they prioritise a job’s impact on their mental health before accepting a position. And although hybrid workplaces allow them to focus more on their mental well-being, bosses need to learn how to manage home workers better.
The ‘Future of Work’ conference will host talks on the changing landscape of the workplace, leading hybrid teams, and transforming the workspace. These talks can contextualise workplace trends and give you tried-and-tested solutions by successful companies. This teaches you how to promote a workplace culture that supports remote work and helps employees achieve greater work-life balance.
You can stay engaged with and updated on the industry
Networking is a valuable component of every industry. It boosts professionalism and helps you craft a reputation within your sphere of influence. It also allows you to connect with colleagues who are facing challenges similar to yours. By sharing experiences, you can gain more context into how current trends manifest in each other’s workplaces.
This gives you a better idea of how you can prepare for the future. For instance, you can get ahead of the curve if your company has yet to suffer from employee reshuffling. You can anticipate this by ensuring it doesn’t happen in the first place by enacting better working conditions.
Your employees are the most crucial resource in your company. By attending the ‘Future of Work’ conference, you can learn more about cultivating a more nurturing workplace environment for them. If you want more information about events in Wales, you can read more here at Welsh Country.