Intoo Study Finds Most Companies Won't Keep Pandemic-Era Benefits That Increased Engagement, Satisfaction and Productivity, Even As They Risk Employee Attrition
National Survey of HR Leaders Finds Organizational Needs and Plans Are Not Aligned in Volatile Employment Market
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2021 Workforce Trends Report published by Intoo, a leading career development and transition services provider, found that employee productivity, satisfaction, and engagement overwhelmingly were maintained or increased during the pandemic, largely due to more flexibility in the workplace and additional employee-focused benefits. However, according to HR professionals surveyed across the U.S., most companies do not plan to maintain these conditions, even while talent retention, hiring, and engagement continue to be their biggest concerns for the months ahead.
A majority of companies (83%) used a different work model during the pandemic, such as a fully remote or hybrid environment. Most (78%) also saw the same or increased levels of productivity and the same or increased levels of employee satisfaction (61%).
Also, half of companies that increased their focus on employee engagement and internal mobility experienced higher employee productivity vs. only 32% of those that saw higher productivity while maintaining or lowering their focus in these areas.
Other data points show that shifting responsibilities during the pandemic proved vital to business continuity and engagement:
- 59% of all companies shifted responsibilities and roles to adapt
- 80% of companies who underwent layoffs shifted roles and responsibilities
"As news and expectations of the great resignation spread, it's more important than ever for organizations to include benefits that create career opportunities for their employees," says Yair Riemer, CEO of Intoo. "The increased productivity experienced during the pandemic shows that diversifying skills among a workforce keeps employees engaged and interested in their jobs, which will be essential as businesses look to maintain positive momentum gained over the last year despite the economic challenges."
METHODOLOGY
In Q2 2021, Intoo USA surveyed 236 U.S. HR professionals across job levels, years of experience, and industries, from companies of all sizes. These professionals were asked about how their organizations responded to the pandemic, how their workforces were impacted, and how employee satisfaction, productivity and engagement were affected. They were also asked about their plans for the coming year.
THE COMPLETE STUDY
The complete results are available in the 2021 Workforce Trends Report, which details the way companies managed during the pandemic, the results of those changes, and the companies' subsequent plans for the coming year.
ABOUT INTOO
Intoo is the career development and transition flagship for Gi Group, a global leader in HR and talent solutions with 20+ years of experience in delivering high-touch, people-focused programs to more than 20,000 companies around the world. Intoo's focus on personalized, one-on-one coaching and technology innovation enables organizations of all sizes to protect their employer brand throughout the employee lifecycle, with flexible candidate experience, career mobility, and career transition solutions. Intoo's award-winning career transition solutions deliver better results as employees depart an organization, with candidates landing nearly 2.5 times faster than the U.S. national average time it takes to find employment.
Media Contact
Sarina Basch, Intoo USA, +1 888-879-9357 Ext: 720, [email protected]
SOURCE Intoo USA
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