Remote working is quickly changing the daily lives of employees in every job industry. Many jobs no longer require you to be at the office from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Virtual meetings are becoming popular, offering 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 how jobs have changed so much in just the last 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. Then it’s 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 increasing productivity.
Mental Health Awareness
One of the more interesting developments in work culture is the focus on mental health. CEO’s and business leaders have been called on to highlight the importance of the mental health of their employees. The CDC has interesting stats and other information on this topic.
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
Ever heard of the Great Resignation? If not, this refers to the 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. You don’t only have to live in a big city to work for major companies anymore.
Bye Bye Office Life
The biggest takeaway 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.
