It is commonly said that after a crisis, the recovery time of a country or company is three to four times longer than the time it took to reach the bottom. According to this logic, our country will have a chance to find itself in a more comfortable economic situation by the end of the first half of the coming year. The fact is that we are recovering from the crisis. And, perhaps, the labor market will return to the level of the beginning of last year only in the second half of this year.
According to the study, the trend is that the health, agribusiness, infrastructure, logistics and technology sectors remain on the rise – the latter has been heating up for some time and has gained even more strength in the face of the accelerating digital transformation caused by the crisis. However, the survey does not present any surprises in terms of pay: most positions and areas remain stable in terms of wages.
1. Behavioral skills are fundamental
You may have heard the following mantra at some point: “people are hired for technical skills and fired for behavior”. This statement becomes increasingly true as the humanization of companies and management grows. So don’t miss out on opportunities to make honest assessments of your improvement points, with special attention to developing or improving communication, strategic thinking, agility, innovation and adaptability.
2. It’s time to pursue digital literacy itself
Regardless of the area of activity and the hierarchical level, every professional must keep updated on the existence of technological tools that can be used to improve the way the work is performed. Here, we are not talking about developers, but people looking for information on their own on how to optimize the operation, whether to present a novelty to the leadership or not to be caught off guard in the face of any process update.
3. The talent retention challenge grows
With the home office tested and approved by many, in theory, the whole world is open to professionals. This reality requires organizations to rethink their plans for attraction, recruitment and selection, with fast, assertive and complete processes. In addition, it is necessary to review the talent retention policies, remembering that among the current most valued benefits are notebook and financial assistance to set up the home office. Medical care continues to top the list.
4. Project hiring is expected to increase
Half of the managers who hired specialists for projects during the crisis said they would study this hiring model more in the future. We are talking about positions ranging from analysts to directors, who are hired to assist a permanent team during a period of episodic growth in demand, to balance the number of employees of the company, or to ensure the temporary or emergency absence of a key specialist. There are excellent opportunities in several areas.
The crisis will not only leave employees and employers alone, but it will also have consequences that can last for a long time, whether financial or psychological. Many factors of uncertainty and insecurity have shaken the confidence of businesses and the public, which is extremely normal in the face of what we are going through. But if we have planning in place for our careers and businesses, then we will come out of it as reengineering specialists, even in the face of chaos. Which is great for future challenges!