Global Talent Trends 2022: The Reinvention of Company Culture

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Because of the pandemic, employees are rethinking their priorities and their relationships with employers. They’re seeking flexible work arrangements and more work-life balance. They want to work for employers who value their physical and emotional well-being. And they’re ready to walk away from those who don’t.

Companies are also thinking about how their cultures can evolve with employees. In order to attract, retain, and grow great talent, companies need to fine-tune — or overhaul — their culture to meet the expectations of professionals to be seen as human beings first.

Based on conversations with two dozen talent leaders from around the world and proprietary LinkedIn data, Global Talent Trends 2022 explores how flexible work, employee well-being, and the Great Reshuffle are changing company culture.

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In the future, one-size-fits-all is not likely to fit anyone.

Employees want flexibility in where, when, and how they work. This desire can be seen as a positive force, driving companies to focus on results rather than face time at the office as a metric for performance.

But flex work puts new demands on company culture, which must now deliver an equitable experience for every employee, no matter where or when they work. Strong, highly functional cultures will work well no matter what time zone you live in or what time of day you do your work.

Companies are recognizing that the key to their own success starts with fostering a culture that prioritizes the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of their employees.

Today, employee well-being starts with care, compassion, and trust. It requires empathetic leaders who embrace and model flexible work arrangements and don’t glorify working on weekends and 1 a.m. emails. True well-being means companies are adopting new strategies to support employees' mental and physical health and ensure they have time to recharge.

It’s clear that the pandemic has led to a big shift in what matters to everyone — and that’s having major consequences for the labor market. We call it the Great Reshuffle, a phenomenon taking place in many parts of the world. While employers are rethinking their culture and values, employees are seeking flexibility, care, and work-life balance — and demonstrating unprecedented willingness to look for new opportunities if their needs aren’t satisfied.

But while the Great Reshuffle presents challenges, it also offers opportunities. Organizations that rethink and renew their cultures — and their employer branding — can win big in the new battle for talent.

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2022 Global Talent Trends

The Reinvention of Company Culture

A watershed moment for company culture

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The Great Reshuffle

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