Let’s admit it, 2020 was a very tough year. Our loved ones suffered, jobs were lost and this inevitably had an impact on mental health. However, it is still not too late. We can still commit to making 2021 better than 2020 for everyone. Here’s how:

1. Let’s be more flexible and adaptable

The pandemic has affected majority of the businesses because, let’s face it, we were not prepared for something like this to happen. The most valuable lesson we can learn is to always have a contingency plan in place and to be able to adapt well, within a timely fashion-especially when it comes to technology. Whether it is a small crisis or a pandemic, we must ensure that our business is agile so it can adapt to almost any situation without incurring major losses to headcount, revenue and most importantly customer satisfaction.

2. Let’s prioritise employees and their professional growth

According to Star Staffing , 94% of the employees claim that their chances to stick with a company would significantly improve if the company invested in helping them grow.

With an uncertain 2020, it is clear that keeping sharp and constantly up skilling is essential. This year, as an organisation, let’s commit to investing in training/development and leadership programs. Another way of doing so is to introduce mentorship programs at work to guide employees in professional, as well as personal situations.

Similarly, companies should prioritise mental health and wellness of employees. Being sure to check in to see how everyone is feeling and providing your team with the appropriate resources wherever you can help is essential.

3. Promote inclusivity and diversity

We all know that 2020 was a year of political unrest. With uncertainly and anxiety, let’s all commit to making 2021 all about corporate inclusivity. This movement can be started by asking a simple question: How diverse is your workforce? Are you inclusive in your hiring process? And if not, what can we do to change it? Diversity brings strength.

Having a deep culture of inclusivity can help the team to bond better, thereby, improving productivity and yielding better results.

This year, let’s be adaptable and prepared all situations and let’s promote kindness towards one another.

S2M Digital recruitment wishes you all a very happy and successful new year! If you’re looking for a job or looking to hire, feel free to check out our updates here.