PREVIEW 1.

A focus on total
wellbeing

HR Trends 2. Creating
purpose-driven
organizations

Report 3. Inclusion across the

employee lifecycle

2023
4. Increased
investments in
deskless workers
5. Reshaping workplace
learning
6. Redefining remote
and hybrid work
strategies
7. Managing workforce
ecosystems
8. HR enters the
metaverse
9. The rise of
algorithmic HR
10. The evolving role of
the CHRO
11. Upskilling leaders
and managers
Introduction 1. A Focus on Total
We are facing an Wellbeing
unprecedented shift in HR needs to help
employee expectations. organizations tackle the
And 2023 is the year in looming burnout crisis
which HR will help by switching from a
businesses step up to reactive approach to a
the plate. proactive one aimed at
But HR professionals maintaining wellbeing
also need to be & building resilience —
prevented from burning also in HR itself.
out after shining
brightly since 2020.
Here are the 11 trends
we believe will shape
HR in 2023 and beyond.
98%
of HR professionals
report feeling
burned out
Source: Workvivo

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2. Creating 3. Inclusion Across
Purpose-Driven the Employee
Organizations Lifecycle
Drivers such as In order to develop,
increased automation promote, and retain
and demographic diverse talent, HR
shifts mean that work should review the
with meaning has entire employee life
become a key cycle, ranging from
differentiator for comp & ben to
organizations looking promotions and even
to retain, attract, and potential layoffs.
engage talent.

“ “
15-20% of S&P 500
Engaging workers
with more companies make DEI
purpose-driven metrics part of their
workplaces can help executive
fill the $8.5 trillion compensation.
gap the talent
Source: Mercer
shortage is expected
to cost in 2030

Source: Korn Ferry

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4. Increased 5. Reshaping
Investments in Workplace
Deskless Workers Learning
To boost retention, HR If organizations want
must understand what to attract and retain
deskless workers employees, as well as
need and want, and close skills gaps, they
think beyond better must offer enough
compensation by upskilling
enabling and opportunities — or risk
empowering their falling behind the
deskless workers with competition.
tools fit for purpose.

“
1 in 12
deskless workers
have already
87%
switched
industries
of organizations will
have a skills gap in the
Source: Oliver Wyman next few years
Forum

Source: McKinsey

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6. Redefining 7. Managing
Remote & Hybrid Workforce
Work Strategies Ecosystems
By creating HR must expand its
future-proof remote scope to include the
work policies and contingent workforce
adapting management in order to create a
and recruitment, HR better work
can help organizations experience for all, and
remain competitive in help the organization
the jobs market. become more
competitive and
successful.

36%
Only 20% of roles
posted on LinkedIn
were remote, but they
received over 50% of
applications
of the total US workforce
is independent workers
Source: LinkedIn

Source: McKinsey

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8. HR Enters the 9. The Rise of
Metaverse Algorithmic HR
The metaverse can Multiple industries are
help HR reach a wider already using AI
range of organizations technology to support
and candidates, and managers by helping
create workplaces them reduce bias,
conducive to augment
collaboration, decision-making, and
creativity, and take care of admin. But
decision-making. HR plays a crucial role
in preventing misuse
and enabling the
transition.

80% of G2000

25%
companies
will use
algorithmic
managers to
hire, fire, and
of people will spend at train workers
least one hour per day in by 2024
the metaverse by 2026
Source: IDC

Source: Gartner

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10. The Evolving
Role of the CHRO
To tackle the most
pressing business
problems we’re
currently facing, the
CHRO will become
part of the C-suite
inner circle, acting as a
trusted advisor to the
CEO alongside the
CFO and COO.
11. Upskilling
Managers and
Leaders
Leadership has never
been more
consequential for
business success, yet
pipelines are filled with
candidates with little
managerial experience.
HR will be instrumental
in upskilling the next
generation of managers.

“
A successful
CHRO should be
a strategic and
action-oriented 11%
driver of the
business
of companies have a
strong leadership bench

Source: DDI Global Leadership

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