Remote working is quickly changing the daily lives of employees in every job industry. Now that
we’re two years into the pandemic, it’s become clear that the way we work has permanently
changed.
Many jobs no longer require you to be at the office from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Virtual meetings are becoming the norm now, which offers a whole new level of job flexibility.
This article will take a look at some of the biggest work trends that is likely to happen in 2022, so
let’s take a look at exactly how jobs have changed so much in just two years.
Daily Work Schedules
It used to be that you had to set your alarm for at least an hour before you had to be at work.
That way you have time to shower, throw on the suit, and get in the car or train to head to the
office.
Then there was the hour long lunch break around 12 or 1 pm, and quitting time right at 5 pm.
But technology has turned that whole schedule upside down.
It turns out that people can be just as productive, if not more, working from home than they are
at the office. It’s not too surprising, either. Comfort can go a long way in boosting productivity.
Many businesses have talked about shortening the work day to just 5 hours per day, 4 days per
week.
And it makes sense once you take out the long commutes many people have to make to get to
their office. So look for that to become a big trend in 2022.
Mental Health Awareness
The Covid outbreak has affected each of us in different ways. CEO’s and business leaders have
been called on to focus on the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.
Being stuck in isolation and worrying about getting sick for two years can put on a strain on
even the happiest of people.
(Add to that the loss of family members and friends, and it’s no wonder why businesses
worldwide need to take steps to help people that are struggling.
Look for employers to include in their benefits a clear mental health focus — counseling
sessions, memberships to physical and mental fitness centers, as well as apps that offer
advice.
Digital Roaming
You may have heard of the Great Resignation, a huge number or workers quitting their jobs to
find better work.
This has led companies to change the way they hire people. Freelancers are no longer the
exception to the rule — they are becoming the norm.
With this freedom from the office, look to see digital roaming take off in a big way in 2022.
People are moving all around the country and world in greater numbers than ever because they
can keep their jobs without having to be in one place.
Suburbs, ski and beach towns, and other mid-sized cities are seeing population booms right
now.
This is mainly due to the freedom many people now have through their remote work.
You don’t only have to live in a big city to work for major companies anymore.
The bottom line FOR 2022 work trends is that the tide is shifting away from the 9 to 5 office job.
Virtual meetings and remote office work is changing the ways we live our daily lives, and also
how businesses are operating.
Keep checking back for more job tips as we continue to publish the trends that we find.
