As vaccinations ramp up and mandates are lifted, business leaders around the world are navigating what a post-pandemic work life looks like. We surveyed CHROs across Evanta communities to understand their perspectives on creating a new “normal” at their organizations. This is what your CHRO peers are saying in June.
Concerns About Company Culture
When asked about their top business concerns, 81% of CHROs selected maintaining culture and engagement and 74% said employee retention and recruitment. This could be a reflection of the fact that executives are grappling with their workforce strategies and recognizing the impacts of organizational decisions on culture and recruiting.
Returning to the Office
45% of HR leaders report that they have some employees back in the office already this spring, and 24% have a timeline of less than 3 months.
Remote Work Going Forward
76% of CHROs report that their companies will offer some type of hybrid option between remote work and the office, and only 6% say that working remotely will no longer be an option at all. As one CHRO notes, “We will return as close to pre-pandemic norms as possible, but with more flexibility.”
Long-Term Impact of Remote Work
On their top concerns about the long-term effects of working remotely, 49% of CHROs say maintaining company culture, followed by 24% who are concerned about team communication and alignment.
Back to Business Travel
32% of HR leaders have resumed business travel already, while another 25% expect to start traveling again in less than 3 months.
Returning to In-Person Meetings
69% of CHROs are either very excited or somewhat excited to return to in-person events and meetings.
“Moments when we have been able to do so have proven the value and richness of in-person collaboration and strategic decision making.”
If you are a CHRO trying to navigate the new normal, explore an opportunity to collaborate with your peers or join a community discussion at Evanta.com/Calendar.
Based on 320 CHRO responses to Evanta’s Community Pulse Survey, June 2021.
by CHROs, for CHROs
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