Unlocking opportunities: Staying ahead of HR trends

The changing nature of work means that employees are driving a workplace culture where experience aligns with employee expectations, challenging employers to bolster their value proposition and embrace what it means to be an employer of choice.

To actualise the value of cultivating the right skills and talent and stay competitive and relevant for the future of work, organisations need to enhance and evolve the way they manage, care for, and support their people. Understanding and planning for changes in technology, society, and processes will enable employers to improve efficiency, contain costs, and unlock opportunities within their workforce.

Marsh McLennan explores the key trends in HR and benefits and equips employers with the right tools and advice to leverage these trends strategically to create elevated employee experiences and deliver a compelling and comprehensive employee value proposition.

External influences, such as the advent of innovative technology and new generations entering the workplace, can cause disruptions. HR needs to ensure they have the right skills in place to meet business needs, and to attract and retain the right talent.

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Cultivating the right skills and talent requires a compelling Employee Value Proposition that recognises value through remuneration and rewards, and considers how benefits, training and upskilling contribute toward a meaningful employee experience.

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Recent crises and emerging challenges that impact employees means that HR is more pressured than ever to deliver a compelling and comprehensive value proposition for employees that meets their needs and expectations.

The changing nature of work means that employees are driving a workplace culture where experience aligns with employee expectations, challenging employers to bolster their value proposition and embrace what it means to be an employer of choice.

We have identified four pillars across which to prioritise employee experience and enhance HR strategy to bring value to your workforce:

External influences, such as the advent of innovative technology and new generations entering the workplace, can cause disruptions. HR needs to ensure they have the right skills in place to meet business needs, and to attract and retain the right talent.

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Cultivating the right skills and talent requires a compelling Employee Value Proposition that recognises value through remuneration and rewards, and considers how benefits, training and upskilling contribute toward a meaningful employee experience.

Related insights

The 2023/2024 Skills Snapshot Survey report

Unlocking workforce energy

Recent crises and emerging challenges that impact employees means that HR is more pressured than ever to deliver a compelling and comprehensive value proposition for employees that meets their needs and expectations.

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Unlocking opportunities: Staying ahead of HR trends

The changing nature of work means that employees are driving a workplace culture where experience aligns with employee expectations, challenging employers to bolster their value proposition and embrace what it means to be an employer of choice.

We have identified four pillars across which to prioritise employee experience and enhance HR strategy to bring value to your workforce:

External influences, such as the advent of innovative technology and new generations entering the workplace, can cause disruptions. HR needs to ensure they have the right skills in place to meet business needs, and to attract and retain the right talent.

Staying ahead of digital HR trends

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Five truths about HR tools for next-level EX

Shifting to a digital mindset – what we have learned in 2023

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Employee benefits and technology trends 2023 report

Generative AI is swiftly and dramatically changing how we work, learn and create

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Recent crises and emerging challenges that impact employees means that HR is more pressured than ever to deliver a compelling and comprehensive value proposition for employees that meets their needs and expectations.

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