Talent Uprising—The Revolution Driving Evolution
The disruption caused by the pandemic and social unrest over the last 18 months has resulted in an unprecedented change in how, when and where people work. It has also altered the way people think, feel and engage, shifting employees’ expectations with regard to flexibility, social responsibility and alignment to the culture and purpose of the organization as well as progress in DEI initiatives. Employees are more vocal about their needs and may be willing to walk if those are not met. While many have predicted this is leading to a “Great Resignation,” we believe it more accurately reflects a Talent Uprising. Rather than resign and search elsewhere for these things, many employees would prefer to stay and help create the change they’d like to see.
While organizations are going through exponential change dealing with digital transformation, hybrid working, reskilling and upskilling, they also have a unique opportunity to transform in response to this paradigm shift in power, in which employees exert their influence to redefine and shape the future of work.
At Kincentric, we believe that this impending Talent Uprising presents one of the greatest opportunities ever to create meaningful changes in not just the workplace, but in the workforce as well as work itself.
With many organizations struggling with the choice between attempting a return to pre-pandemic ways or charting a new course, calls for change can no longer be ignored. Companies must realign their talent strategy and initiatives to support their business strategy.
With employee turnover on the rise, it’s clear that the Talent Uprising is in effect. To understand why employees are leaving, organizations should first explore why people stay.
Many employees now find themselves with a greater say in dictating the terms of their employment. Leaders should be focused on finding ways to make their employees want to stay, with open, honest and caring conversations around mission, vision and current and future opportunities.
What is causing the dramatic uptick in the level of turnover in organizations around the world as regions ease out of the pandemic? Is it trauma resulting from the abrupt shift to radically different ways of working in early 2020? Find out what is driving people to seek new roles that can provide the flexibility, compensation, connection and culture they desire.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a dramatic change to the workplace, and those who predict either the demise of the office or a return to normal will miss the mark.
