New values | Why workplace training should be a priority for 2022

A global pandemic has been the catalyst for many organisations and individuals to ask themselves some important questions when it comes to their workplace. Priorities have shifted, the status quo has been challenged and new values adopted.

The world has experienced change at a rapid pace and as a result, we’ve seen much longer term implications when it comes to working environments and employer and employee relationships. Organisations in 2022 must take a more people-orientated approach if they want to move forward and perform at their best.

Making a choice

The future is dependent on strong leaders and managers recognising that the working environment has undergone dramatic change and progression requires looking ahead, not back. Employee retention and engagement are key to success. If you fail to show your employees that you value them they are likely to leave. In fact, a global survey by Microsoft revealed that 41% of workers were considering leaving or changing professions this year. This ‘great resignation’, a term dubbed by economists, shows that the pandemic has influenced many workers' intentions. As a business, it’s now clearer than ever before that treatment of employees is crucial and ultimately many employers will pay the price for poor treatment of employees during the pandemic.