Report: People are feeling trapped.
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Report: People are feeling trapped.
Although many individuals feel humans are still important in professional development, a recent survey indicates that 82% believe robots can help them achieve their objectives better than humans by providing unbiased advice, rapidly addressing career inquiries, or discovering new positions that match their talents.
Furthermore, according to a survey conducted by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an HR research and advisory firm, 55% are more likely to stay with a company that employs artificial intelligence to assist career progression.
People, on the other hand, continue to play an important role in career development because they are better at providing support by offering advice based on personal experience, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and looking beyond a resume to recommend roles that fit personalities, according to the study.
Respondents reported feeling trapped in their personal and professional life and are eager to reclaim control of their futures. According to the research, they also stated that their employers could do more to listen to their employees' needs.
“The past year has changed how we work including where we work and, for a lot of people, who we work for. While there have been a lot of challenges for both employees and employers, this has been an opportunity to change the workplace for the better,” said Dan Schawbel, managing partner, Workplace Intelligence, in a statement.
According to the study, investing in employees' skills and career development is now a key differentiator for businesses since it gives them a sense of control over their personal and professional life, Schwabel added. “Businesses that invest in their employees and help them find opportunities will reap the benefits of a productive, engaged workforce.”
The global workforce feels lonely, disconnected, out of control.
After more than a year of lockdown and the ongoing uncertainty caused by the epidemic, many employees are in mental anguish, believing that their lives and careers are out of control. Approximately 80% of research participants reported being negatively influenced by the previous year, with many struggling financially (29%) or suffering from worsening mental health (28%) or lacking job drive (25%) and feeling detached from their own lives (23%).
As per the report, 2021 was the most stressful year at work for more than half of those polled (62%). Greater than half (52%) of respondents reported having more problems with their mental health in the workplace in 2021 than in 2020.
Furthermore, the number of people who believe they have little to no influence over their personal and professional life has more than doubled since the epidemic began. According to the research, people have lost control over their futures (43%), personal lives (46%), careers (41%), and relationships (39%).
Many reported feeling trapped—the poll also indicated that 76% of respondents feel stuck in their personal lives, 31% are apprehensive about their futures, 27% are locked in the same routines, and they are lonelier than ever before (26%).
People are motivated to make changes, but face big challenges
Despite recent challenges, individuals all across the world say they are eager to make changes in their work-life, according to the research.
The vast majority (93%) said they used the past year to reflect on their lives, and 88% said the definition of success has shifted for them since the pandemic, with work-life balance (42%), mental health (37%), and workplace flexibility (33%) now ranking as top priorities.
According to the research, 75% of respondents feel professionally trapped and say they don't have enough opportunity to advance their professions (25%) and are too overwhelmed to make any adjustments (22%).
Feeling trapped in their employment has spilled over into people's personal lives (70%), negatively influencing them by generating extra stress and worry (40 %), leading to feeling stuck personally (29%), and diverting attention away from their personal life (27%).
Despite the fact that 83% of respondents indicate they are ready to make a change, 76% face significant challenges. Financial insecurity (22%) is the most common barrier, followed by a lack of knowledge about which professional path is best for them (20%), a lack of confidence to make a move (20%), and a lack of internal growth chances (20%).
Going into 2022, professional growth is top of mind, with many prepared to forgo crucial privileges such as vacation time (52%), monetary incentives (51%), and even a portion of their wages (43%), in exchange for new career chances.
At the same time, 85% of the worldwide workforce said they were dissatisfied with their employers' assistance. They want organizations to give greater learning and skill development (34%), money (31%), and opportunity for different jobs inside their firms (30%).
Employees globally want new skills and are turning to technology for help
To retain and cultivate top talent in the face of changing workplace dynamics, managers must pay closer attention to employee demands than ever before and harness technology to give greater assistance, according to the research.
The report also found that:
85 % of people want technology to help them define their futures by recognizing abilities they need to acquire (36%) and offering strategies to master new skills (36%). 75% stated they would modify their lives based on robot advice.
“The last year set a new course for the future of work. Surprisingly, amongst the stress, anxiety and loneliness of the global pandemic, employees found their voice, became more empowered and are now speaking up for what they want,” said Yvette Cameron, senior vice president, Oracle Cloud HCM, in a statement.
According to the organizations, the research findings are based on a survey of C-suite executives, HR leaders, managers, and full-time workers. Between July 27 and August 17, 2021, it was held in the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia.
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