HR Trends for 2024: The Eighth Annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study
Dive into the year’s most comprehensive analysis of the emerging trends in employee relations.
A Message from the CEO
The results of our 2024 Employee Relations Benchmark Study clearly show that Employee Relations (ER) is leading in uncharted territory. We need to adapt faster and smarter than ever before. To do that, we must become the masters of our own data and keep our community conversations honest, vulnerable and vibrant.
Learning from each other is the path forward.
Using the findings purposefully, we can build deeper connections with our employees, increase our effectiveness and create better workplaces. Employee relations is evolving to meet the moment. I am amazed at your courage to self-reflect, stay curious and push yourselves as leaders.
We remain committed to partnering with you on this journey and look forward to continuing our work together. Our people need empathetic, trustworthy leaders. I am certain we are those leaders amid uncertain times.
Three Major HR Insights Revealed
Workplace issue volumes hit a five-year high, attributed to a 70% increase in mental health challenges.
67% of organizations used data to develop more data-driven employee insights and initiatives.
Only 9% of organizations have fully embraced AI to enhance employee relations, despite its potential to revolutionize ER practices.
What These Trends Reveal
- There’s a trust gap in sharing ER outcomes.
Only 11% of organizations share outcomes with employees, despite 89% committed to building trust. - More organizations are using ER data to inform business decisions.
75% of organizations integrated employee data with other metrics. - Companies are investing in more consistent investigation processes.
58% of organizations require investigation processes, but investigation training to ensure consistency is lacking.
Leverage the Insights Across Your Organization
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Download the latest Benchmark Study. - 02
Review your own practices and consider how you can apply the report’s insights and analysis in your organization. - 03
Share the report with key stakeholders in other areas of your organization, such as leadership and Legal/Compliance, to help strengthen your function.
Leading Organizations Use Benchmark Data to Shape their Employee Relations Strategy
HR Acuity Can Help You Navigate Emerging Trends in Employee Relations
By paying close attention to changing employee relations trends and adapting accordingly, HR and ER departments can successfully prevent issues from arising and help the organization stay relevant and attractive to employees in its field.
HR Acuity is the forerunner in human resources management software and we offer an extensive range of cloud-based employee relations management digital platforms designed to help your organization oversee HR and ER operations smoothly and effectively. In addition to the programs we offer, we also provide organizations with ER processes optimization strategies to ensure that your strategy and corresponding software complement each other perfectly. Contact us today to arrange a personalized demo tailored specifically to your organization’s unique needs.
