A look at the HR Monitor 2024 “Trends and Perspectives in Human Resources” report by McKinsey & Company reveals where strategic ambitions and operational reality still diverge significantly. At the same time, clear HR perspectives reshaped by digitalisation, agility and a renewed focus on employee retention are emerging. HUMAN RESOURCES BETWEEN AMBITION AND REALITY Planning with gaps According to McKinsey & Company, about 60% of companies carry out annual workforce planning. One-third limit their planning process to selected areas, while around 7% completely do without structured planning. This is a surprising result, especially in view of the rapidly changing markets and requirements. Workforce planning as a management tool? No doubt, many companies still need to take action here. Employee recruitment and retention Although companies are able to successfully recruit about two-thirds of applicants, there is still a staffing gap. The ongoing shortage of skilled workers further worsens the situation. In 2024, labour demand significantly exceeded labour supply. Finding new talent is hard—retaining them long-term is even harder. Missed opportunities within the company The results presented in the HR Monitor 2024 report paint a clear picture: two out of three employees do not benefit from regular appraisal interviews, and one in four does not participate in any continuing education measures. In times of scarce and highly sought-after skilled labour, companies are wasting tremendous potential. Those who neglect to invest in the further development of their staff not only risk a drop in performance, but also the loss of valuable talent. Personnel development can no longer be a side issue – it is a strategic imperative to securing the future. Purpose beats status – What really boosts employee loyalty The traditional “status, title, and salary” model is no longer sufficient to retain employees in the long run. According to the HR Monitor 2024 report, many HR professionals still underestimate the importance of emotional connection and real job security. One thing is clear: meaningful work, fair and transparent remuneration, and attractive additional benefits such as flexible working models, health programs or personalised career development are rapidly gaining in importance. Those who fail to act risk high staff turnover and the loss of valuable knowledge, while those who invest consciously turn their employees into real co-creators of the future. Digitalisation as a game changer – Work models in transition The transformation in HR is indeed unstoppable—and that’s a good thing. More and more companies are realizing that their existing structures no longer meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic working world. The digitalisation of HR functions is more than just switching from paper to digital records: it is a strategic lever to rethink processes, improve employee engagement and ensure competitiveness. Agility, transparency and flexibility are not just buzzwords, but concrete expectations employees have of their employers today. Rigid processes, paper-based administration and a lack of real-time data not only hinder efficiency but also negatively affect the employee experience. Modern work models therefore rely on digital tools like the ZEUS® Workforce Management system from ISGUS, which not only reduces administrative effort, but also enables active shaping, rapid adaptation and data-driven decision-making. Whether automated onboarding processes, intelligent time recording, cloud-based staff scheduling or self-service portals for employees – a future-ready HR service is networked, intelligent and user-centred. Companies that invest in the right solutions now will gain a clear competitive advantage: they become faster, more precise and more attractive to talent. Ultimately, digitalisation in HR is not just a driver of efficiency, but is key to HR transformation. ZEUS® – Digitalisation with system and experience To position themselves for the future, organisations need competent and visionary partners. ISGUS is such a partner. With the intelligent ZEUS® Workforce Management system, the company offers tailored software solutions for HR Management, Time and Attendance, Staff Scheduling, Production Data Capture and Access Control: highly customisable, easy-to-use and ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. 11 TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCES
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