4 Global Talent Trends 2022: Rise of the relatable organization
In addition to concerns around
inflation and the economy, executives
around the world also expect to
grapple with cyber threats and a
heightened risk environment in 2022
(see Figure 2).
Talent attraction and retention are
also top of mind for executives (see
Figure 3), with two-thirds (66%) saying
they face a labor shortage crisis.
Figure 2. What keeps the C-suite up at night?
Cyber risk and
data security
Business
resilience
Digital
acceleration
New work
models
top concern in
North America
top concern
in Asia
top concern
in Europe
top concern in
Latin America
Figure 3. Over 55% of executives share these workforce concerns
Managing a more cross-border workforce
Loss of talent due to pandemic or unrest
Digital exhaustion and remote worker fatigue
High employee absences impacting productivity
Difficulty hiring the right talent at the right price
quickly enough
HR's priorities for 2022 are well-aligned
with executive concerns. Top of the list
is improving workforce planning to better
inform buy/build/borrow talent strategies
(see Figure 4). Bottom of the list are
leveraging a variable staffing model,
addressing brand-fit for key populations,
and tapping into non-local or non-
traditional talent pools. Also notable is
that three of the top five priorities are
reward strategies — a stronger focus
for HR than in prior years.
Global Talent Trends 2022: Rise of the relatable organization
