The previous post notes that with technology, work is accelerating. Businesses can move in a faster way. They can do more in less time by making advantages of technology. Therefore, getting in line with the faster work pace is one of the 2019 workplace trends to anticipate by the leaders. By working faster, the employers and employees expect to enjoy work-life balance, another trend at workplace this year.

The 2019 Workplace Trends: The Importance of Mentorships

Businesses might not deal with mentorship ten years ago. In fact, human aspects at workplace are gaining importance during the last few years. They will be even more important this year. Experts predict that mentorship will be one of the 2019 workplace trends. So, what is behind the trend?

Millennial puts career growth as the first priority in looking for a job. A research conducted by Willis Towers Watson shows that more than 90% of millennial agree with this.  In addition, the study finds that more than 70% of the young talents stay in the current position due to the potential for career growth.

As a result, mentoring at workplace will be more important as the employees look for the right career advice. On the other hand, employers need to establish programs that support the young talents’ need for learning and career development. The 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey confirmed this. It found that more employees who wanted to stay in the company had mentorship programs.

The 2019 Workplace Trends: Focus on Gender Equality

Gender equality is another human aspect related to the 2019 workplace trends. Actually, the issue has been around for some years. There has been some progress. The talk will focus more on action rather than on the theory. The efforts include how to ensure that more female employees can get managerial positions.

A study conducted by Ernst and Young in 2016 supports more focus on gender equality at workplace. They wound that a 30% increase of women in leadership positions was associated with a 15% increase in profitability. In addition, promoting female employees actually benefit the companies in terms of performance and profitability.

What the businesses can do to go in the right direction? Here are some efforts they can make:

• Promoting employee resource groups
• Introducing inclusion efforts, by which men and women are treated in the same way
• Take formal action to close the gender gap at the workplace
• Applying streamlined requirements for managerial positions to ensure the companies are on the right track.

As a result of the trend, experts predict that companies that take actions to close the gender gaps will have at least a female director in the end of 2019.

The 2019 Workplace Trends: the Bottom Line

So far, six posts have discussed some of the 2019 workplace trends. Of course, they are not all. They may vary depending upon the workplace environment and nature of the business. One point is certain: a smart and successful leader must be able to respond immediately to any trends at workplace. The workplace environment is constantly evolving. As a result, different trends may come and go.