Based on what Winning Workplaces is seeing among applicants for both Top Small Workplaces 2009, which was held in the first quarter of this year, and Top Small Company Workplaces 2010, for which we're seeking applications by January 22, 2010 – plus employee engagement research and news I've written about here this year – here are 10 workplace trends to watch for in 2010:
- Generation Y (aka Millennials) replaces both Gen Xers and Baby Boomers as the dominant generation in the workforce.
- Managers will be expected to continue to do more for the same or less pay, on smaller budgets.
- The number of workers who telecommute will continue to increase dramatically.
- More non-monetary employee recognition for above-and-beyond service.
- Alternatives to employer-paid medical insurance to fill the traditional health component of employee benefits. Includes wellness initiatives and gym membership reimbursement.
- More companies adopt the ROWE (Results Only Work Environment) approach used most visibly by Best Buy.
- CEOs are more visible, both internally to boost camaraderie and productivity, and externally to sell their brands.
- Cautious acceptance of social media sites at work. Currently, according to a widely reported study, over 50% of businesses completely ban employees from using these sites. But the lure of using this technology for customer acquisition and satisfaction will convince leaders on the fence to give it a try.
- Greater focus on employee leadership development of the current workforce vs. recruiting new talent. While concurrently...
- More recession-bruised employees look for jobs at new companies so they can make a move once the economy improves. One study in Newsweek estimated that as many as 7 in 10 Gen Y employees (see #1) will do this.
When you think about getting employees engaged next year, what trends make your top 10 list?
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