| | MAY 2024MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionAlthough the shifts were well underway, the pandemic has been a change accelerator for several aspects of daily life, one of the most significant being the workplace. Many people have since reevaluated their priorities and questioned the status quo, shaping how we'll work in the future and leading HR to think differently.An Ecosystem to Preserve CultureMore than ever, HR is a critical ecosystem to support long-term business growth by fostering a positive work environment, attracting and retaining top talent, supporting ongoing employee development, etc. Recreating organizational culture in a hybrid work environment can be challenging. Hence, there is a need to strategically leverage that ecosystem and exhibit an intentional approach to maintain a strong culture and a sense of purpose, even amid a rapidly changing work environment. It is, therefore, essential to establish clear communication channels and expectations and reinforce the shared values and behaviours that reflect the company culture. That will be the foundation for any company willing to create a sense of belonging and community among all employees, regardless of their work location.Labour ShortageThe pandemic has accelerated the labour shortage that was already underway, creating a significant challenge for many organizations, particularly those requiring a high level of skilled labour or niche expertise. Learning and development are two of the coping strategies to upskill employees and prepare them for new roles or responsibilities. At the same time, AI can also be a differentiator in reducing organizational dependency on workers. Immigration can also offer skilled workers to complement the local ones. In contrast, the market has also recently seen the arrival of younger workers, posing the risk of these young people dropping out of school to remain in the workforce. In one way or another, organizations will need to think differently about how they Ludmilla MansonHR PERSPECTIVE ON THE FUTURE OF WORKBy Ludmilla Manson, Senior Director, PSP Investments
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