T H I S Y E A R ’S S T U D Y We received input from more than 7,300 respondents including C-suite executives HR leaders employees across geographies and industry sectors FOUR KEY TRENDS FOR 2019800+1,600+4,800+169T R E N D O N E : A L I G N I N G W O R K T O F U T U R E V A L U E Unlock growth in the new world of work by redesigning jobs and moving people to where future value will be created T R E N D T W O : B U I L D I N G B R A N D R E S O N A N C E Listen carefully and learn from data to create a brand proposition that attracts the talent you want T R E N D T H R E E : C U R AT I N G T H E W O R K E X P E R I E N C E Make work simple, intuitive, and digitally enabled to help your people grow and thrive
T R E N D FO U R: D E LI V ER I N G TA LEN T-LED C H A N G E Inspire a growth mindset by redesigning structures,
workflows, and talent strategies around your people This year's Global Talent Trends Study examines differences among organizations — for example, how do high-growth companies differ from those with modest revenue growth? How do organizations just beginning their digital journeys compare to those farther along? Based on this analysis, we identified four trends that leading companies are pursuing in 2019.
Employees are seeking more purpose, inspiration, and connectivity this year. In the modern workplace, success is a team effort and depends on every person’s ability to develop connections within and outside the company. In fact, thriving employees are twice as likely to describe their role as “relationship focused” and their work environment as “collaborative.” When this networked model is at its best, a collective sense of inspiration flows throughout, transferring the shock waves of disruption into sparks of brilliance.
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TO FU T U R E VA LU E Unlock growth in the new world of work by redesigning jobs and moving people to where future value will be created
The world of work continues to change at speed, and advances in technology will continue to stretch what is possible. In light of these rapid changes, an agile culture remains a critical organizational competency. Yet agility alone doesn’t guarantee success. A continued emphasis on productivity and incremental reactions to the current business environment are two mindsets that keep businesses treading water rather than swimming in the fast lane. The transformations that will help organizations swiftly and confidently embrace the future involve plotting a path to what customers will value tomorrow. One way companies are forging ahead is by creating integrated people strategies that pay attention to today’s needs, while tipping the balance in favor of investing for tomorrow.