6 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2019

Zenoopa would like to welcome freelance writer Angela Baker and her first piece for us on the  6 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2019…

“With every new year that comes, new trends emerge in all fields of business. Employees and employers can change their perspectives, needs, and standpoint, which can lead to a change in their relationship. All of this changes the way HR functions today.

HR trends can appear as fast as the old trends disappear and the changing occurrences of the business world are changing the face of HR. In 2019, certain trends are dominating the HR sector and are announcing even more changes to come. Let’s break it down together and see what kind of innovation is happening in HR.

1. Arrival of Generation Z

Time flies so fast and sometimes we’re not aware of how quickly things are changing until we hear something that shocks us.

Generation Z, or the people born in 1996 or later, is the upcoming workforce for the period in front of us.

Employers need to be prepared for the young workers that are coming.

This is the generation of:

–          internet and modern technologies

–          social media

–          smartphones over desktops

–          diversity

–          atypical business communication

These young people who’ve grown up with the internet, social media and other modern technologies are now mature enough to start interviewing for jobs and looking for employment.

With this in mind, the HR sector needs to focus on their specific needs and habits, and determine whether certain workplaces are offering what this generation is going to look for

2. Change of Onboarding Perspectives

If we look back in time and think about HR, its main function was to do the following:

– find an employee who can satisfy the needs of the company and the employer

This means that the process of hiring a new employee would go down something like this:

– there’s a need at the company for a new employee

– the company knows what they need in terms of skills, knowledge, and experience

– they look for a specific person who’s able to satisfy those needs

However, things are starting to change in this onboarding process. HR and employers are looking for talented people to nurture, guide and retain.

Therefore, they are starting to think about:

– how to help an employee improve

– what to teach them

– how to guide them

Specific needs of employees are being taken into consideration and some job positions are being shaped according to their needs.

3. Change of Priorities

If we look at the types of people being employed today, we can see that there is a slight shift from what we’re used to.

The typical candidate a company preferred to hire was someone:

– young

– highly educated

– with at least some experience

However, things are changing here as well.

Companies are starting to focus on talented people, regardless of whether they fit the above box or not.

This is why we find more and more companies employing:

– people with disabilities

– older workers

– veterans

“By opening their door to people of various backgrounds and potentially unconventional characteristics, HR is broadening their horizons and their opportunity to find the talent they need,” says Joshua Pearson, and HR specialist and writer at Grab My Essay.

However, there are certain issues the remote workers may experience: