To remain competitive in the evolving New Mexico workforce landscape, it’s crucial to be proactive about staying updated on current and projected trends for working models. Remote work standards and expectations for employers and workers continue to shift and evolve. Get prepared for the upcoming year – discover what’s next for remote work in 2025:
Hybrid is More Commonplace
Remote work has undergone a transition in recent years, as employers have been eager to resume some of the positive aspects of in-person work, while many employees have pushed back against full-time return to office initiatives. An increasingly more common compromise is a hybrid working model that balances employers’ desires for in-person work, while also providing employees a regular remote work schedule in order to maintain engagement and retention.
Growing Emphasis on Effective and Secure Collaboration
With workers not consistently physically together in a workplace, the need for effective and secure collaboration is even more important. Virtual collaboration solutions, such as project management systems, cloud-based platforms, and messaging apps, are becoming the standard as it allows everyone to communicate in real time and share progress on tasks and projects. However, it is also critical that employers address related risks to using these platforms, such as data security attacks if cyber safety protocol is not implemented or employee burnout if they feel expected to always be accessible.
Continued Focus on Engagement
As much as remote work can be beneficial for productivity and retention, it can be difficult to foster a sense of belonging for employees and make them feel like they are part of a team. Employers who have a fully remote or hybrid workplace model in place are going to continue to look for ways to improve morale and social interaction for when workers are not always physically together, such as providing opportunities for open communication, recognizing accomplishments, and planning time for non-work related topics in group chats or during meeting times.
Prioritization on Upskilling
Regardless of the precise implementation of remote working models, remote environments becoming more prevalent is an indication that technology is changing the landscape of the workforce and the skills employees will need now and in the future to be well-rounded contributors. In order for employers to ensure they have the right skills in their workforce to remain relevant, there is a growing sense of urgency to prioritize upskilling workers to expand their technology skills in order to adapt, such as working with artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analysis, and automated workflow systems.
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