Almost 2/5 (38%) of Polish managers believe that remote work negatively affects their well-being, according to the report “Global Human Capital Trends 2021” prepared by the consulting company Deloitte. In a situation of permanent access to a telephone and a computer, it is more difficult to determine working hours, which is why clear rules regarding remote work and their effective enforcement are needed.
The report indicates that 21% of companies in the world and 12% in Poland were not adequately prepared for the situation caused by the pandemic.
“Our research has shown that not every employee perceives the activities of their company as aimed at maintaining a healthy balance between professional duties and private life. Globally 15%, and in Poland as much as 38% of managers believe that remote work negatively affects their well-being. is to set working hours, since we have access to a telephone and computer all the time, and we can reply to a message at any time. We need clearly defined rules regarding working hours, but also their consistent enforcement “- said the partner, leader of the human capital team in Europe Central John Guziak, quoted in the release.
According to the respondents, their well-being and private life improve solutions in the field of work organization. For Polish respondents, the most important thing was freedom in the way they perform their duties (60%), then the introduction of digital platforms for cooperation (48%) and the need to create new standards for planning and scheduling meetings (32%).
Globally, 39% indicated the introduction of digital platforms for collaboration, 36% – freedom in the way they perform their duties, and 31% – new standards for planning and scheduling meetings.
According to the report, it will not be possible to get out of subsequent unpredictable situations without taking into account the needs of employees and remodeling their current work. They should play a significant role in creating and implementing the company’s strategy. The role of HR teams will also continue to grow. Globally, 21% of managers strongly believe that it is the employees of departments responsible for human capital that will set the direction of changes in the organization in the next 3-5 years.
Managers were also asked what actions they would take to transform the existing work models. As many as 44% of Polish managers replied that they would implement the construction of an organizational culture that focuses on development, adaptation and flexibility. 49% indicated expanding the possibilities of employees by raising or changing qualifications and mobility. And 39% said they would go through the transformation process thanks to the implementation of new technologies.
The report shows that 21% of organizations in the world were not prepared for the coming pandemic. In Poland, this percentage was almost two times lower and amounted to 12%. Managers were also asked how they intend to prepare for further unexpected situations. 46 percent of all respondents indicated identifying many probable business scenarios and creating many mitigation plans, 33% on identifying probable, cumulative events and creating business continuity plans, and 17% on identifying unlikely events with high business impact and creating many mitigation plans, also given.
According to 75% of respondents during the pandemic, HR departments had an impact on protecting the health and safety of employees, 58% indicated increasing communication with employees, 42% promoting employee well-being, and 36% redesigning employee policies and strategies in critical areas, i.e. remote work, benefits, etc. In Poland, these percentages were respectively: 68%, 73%, 41% and 32%. The respondents were asked whether, due to the high impact of HR on the functioning of the organization during the crisis, they were sure that these departments could set the direction of changes in the next 3-5 years. Globally, 21% of managers place great hope in this, while in Poland only 5%.
6,000 professionals from various sectors of the economy from 99 countries, including Poland. Among them, 56% are tan managers who manage business areas, and the rest of the respondents are HR managers. Globally, board members accounted for 5% of respondents, while in Poland it was almost twice as high (9%).
