HUMAN CAPITAL
TRENDS IN TALENT STRATEGIES
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Companies have been focused on becoming more agile in recent years and that process has been accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic . Previously , it may have been the case that companies had talent programmes that only a small proportion of employees were taking part in . Now it ’ s clear how important it is that everyone is able to adapt and is supported through this process . Investing in an online learning system and making a wide range of learning and development options available is an essential part of future-proofing the workforce . In an unpredictable world , digital solutions are expected to be at the forefront of the business strategy , and that also applies to talent management .
Health and wellbeing is clearly a priority for everyone now also . Our WebHEALTH employee wellbeing programme is a global initiative that focuses on factors such as fitness , nutrition , relaxation , financial wellbeing , and the working environment . During the COVID-19 pandemic , we have introduced new development and healthcare benefits . Mental health support has been a key consideration , so we established our virtual WebHEALTH well-being strategy . This included webinars on coping with stress , mindfulness sessions , a yoga guide and supporting materials , in addition to COVID-19 guidelines on safety , compliance and hygiene .
- Gillian Campbell , Chief People Officer , Webhelp UK
OCTOBER 2020