HR Technology

While the "Great Resignation" has prompted endless workplace change, one constant proved to be the desire to feel wanted and appreciated at work, and creating meaningful workplace change will encourage employees to stay around longer.

"In times of grave talent shortages, rehires are on the rise and considered an untapped source of talent for organizations. Data suggests that today's boomerang employees typically return to their previous employers reenergized, armed with new skills and ready to renegotiate their terms."

It is not enough to offer benefit plans to attract workers; these same benefits must integrate seamlessly into the lives of employees to deliver their promised value and encourage retention.

As more employers have difficulty filling police, fire, corrections, health care and other positions, more than 20% are offering permanent pay increases, and 19% offer targeted hiring bonuses.

Listen to employees, provide them with the tools they need for success, and your organization will find itself thriving in this new workforce environment.

It's about making sure all systems and platforms are fully integrated, driving higher productivity and reducing the strain on already overworked HR teams.

Think about a range of options – Zoom webinars, postcards to employees' homes and text messages to their cell phones – to meet your people where they are.

Building the best team with the skillset to successfully deliver results should be the utmost priority for all companies, says report.