{"id":16838,"date":"2023-02-23T14:22:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T19:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/?p=16838"},"modified":"2023-03-29T12:10:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:10:27","slug":"9-employee-expectations-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/en\/9-employee-expectations-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Employee Expectations in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Addressing 9 employee expectations in 2023 will enable businesses to hire the most qualified recruits, retain their best employees, and stay on a path to growth and success.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year is poised to be one of serious change and adjustment. The pandemic has receded in the minds of industry leaders, but people are still living with the effects of tumultuous period. The nature of work itself has changed dramatically in a short few years, and some have argued that there is a tug-of-war for power between employers and employees. Combined with economic uncertainty and its ramifications at a national level, there are many challenges facing people in all industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is certain is that what employees expect from employers has changed dramatically. With recruitment and retention challenges in multiple industries, companies who refuse to address these changed employee expectations will likely lose highly skilled workers. Without the best people for the job, it will be much harder for a company to continue to grow, satisfy its customers and reach its goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9 Employee Expectations in 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary increase&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career growth&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More flexibility&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid working options&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong employer brand&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved team culture&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global hiring&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right benefits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing automation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salary Increase<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be disingenuous to say the relationship between employer and employee is not primarily economic. People agree to provide their labor to a company, which in turn grows and becomes more successful passed on their efforts. It makes sense that people expect to be fairly compensated for their labour, and for this salary to reflect economic realities. There was an increase to the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-average-canadian-salary-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">average annual salary<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-2022-minimum-wage-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum wage levels<\/a> in <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-minimum-wage-in-quebec-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">almost<\/a> <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-minimum-wage-in-ontario-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every<\/a> <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-minimum-wage-in-saskatchewan-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">part<\/a> of the country. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/storeys.com\/canadian-inflation-hit-40-year-high-in-2022-despite-small-december-dip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflation rate was so high<\/a> that in actual fact people earned less spending power than in the previous year. Combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/9321958\/canada-food-price-report-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased costs of living<\/a>, the result is serious economic challenges even for people with full-time jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With many industries earning record profits, an increase in salary is at the top of the list of employee expectations in 2023. Of course, not all companies are reaching new financial heights. The fact remains that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/9389-reasons-employees-quit.html\">63% of employees<\/a> who <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/why-people-quit-their-jobs-during-the-pandemic\/\">left their jobs<\/a> in the past year did so for a higher salary, so employers must be prepared to address the financial expectations of their workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Growth<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When people think about their career, most don\u2019t think about doing the exact same job for decades. Employes expect to grow and evolve in their roles and within the organization. When they put work and effort into projects that move the company forward, they want this work to be <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/rewarding-employee-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acknowledged and reward<\/a> with <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/7-signs-an-employee-is-ready-for-a-promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promotions<\/a> and other advancement opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaptavist.com\/ebooks-white-papers\/upskilling-and-reskilling-teams-for-hybrid-and-remote\">Professional development<\/a> is a key expectation for employees at all stages of their career. Even those seeking entry-level positions can bring skills and qualities into the role that will make for a long-lasting career. Employees who feel that they are stuck in a dead-end job are <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-about-quiet-quitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unlikely to feel motivated<\/a> to put their best effort forward. Companies should emphasize <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/encourage-learning-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opportunites for learning<\/a> and growth, as it will result in more knowledgeable employees who will put their skills to work improving the organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Flexibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the strongest employee expectations in 2023 is more control and a greater degree of <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/benefits-of-a-flexible-work-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flexibility in their professional lives<\/a>. The <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-signs-the-traditional-office-is-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional in-office structure <\/a>was one of the first things that was altered to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as millions of people changed to remote work almost overnight. While there are <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/remote-work-burnout-is-on-the-rise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some downsides<\/a> to remote work, one of the undeniable advantages is that it allows employees to have a greater degree of control over their time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollotechnical.com\/working-from-home-productivity-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vast majority of<\/a> employees have demonstrated that they can remain <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/4-interesting-productivity-hacks-for-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productive team members<\/a> and collaborators in the organization while working remotely. This calls into question a lot assumptions about traditional work structure, and even the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-largest-ever-4-day-work-week-experiment-is-happening-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-day workweek<\/a> itself. The additional flexibility has helped <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/survival-tips-for-parents-who-must-work-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employees with children<\/a> and families fulfill their responsibilities without necessary stress. Given the obvious benefits for their professional and personal lives, employees expect this flexibility to continue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hybrid Working Arrangements<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Directly connected to the expectation for increased flexibility is the need to move away from rigid working arrangements that characterized the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-signs-the-traditional-office-is-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional office<\/a>. Despite the clear popularity of remote work, there has been pushback from companies and business owners who desire a <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/are-people-returning-to-the-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">return to the office<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polling suggests that there is a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230209005572\/en\/Remote-and-hybrid-work-up-to-84-gaining-over-30-2022-with-more-employees-valuing-flexibility-according-to-2023-State-of-the-Digital-Workplace-and-Modern-Intranet-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support from workers<\/a> for <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-benefits-of-hybrid-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid working arrangements<\/a>, where time is split between the office and remote work. There is the potential that these arrangements can help people maintain <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/3-major-red-flags-of-a-poor-work-life-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a better balance<\/a> while still forming strong working relationships with colleagues. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Work Culture<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees want to work in a work environment where they feel support, where they know their work matters, and where they are free to speak their minds. There was a great deal of fear that remote and hybrid work would <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-build-a-strong-team-culture-in-10-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">harm team culture<\/a>, and there has been a great deal of adaptation. There is an employee expectation that workplace culture will continue to grow and evolve to <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-tactics-to-improve-employee-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meet their needs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This open <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/6-ways-to-encourage-workplace-unity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work culture<\/a> should result in a workplace that supports discussion and <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/what-is-feedback-driven-culture-and-how-can-you-build-it-for-your-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feedback<\/a>, where <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-types-of-questions-to-ask-in-an-employee-satisfaction-survey-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee opinions<\/a> lead to actionable changes. <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-remote-leader-a-new-type-of-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaders<\/a> should reach out to employees to ensure they know they can always <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/why-your-business-should-adopt-an-open-door-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bring up their concerns and ideas<\/a> that would move the company in a positive direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Hiring<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment has changed dramatically over the past few years. The transition to remote work has dramatically reduced the need for employees to all live in the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/immigrating-to-ontario-for-work-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">same geographic area<\/a>. HR managers can do look around <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/hiring-talent-from-anywhere-in-the-world-5-tips-to-get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the entire world<\/a> to find and recruit the right person for the job. This will hopefully result in a <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/diversity-in-business-understanding-and-acting-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diverse workplace team<\/a> that will be able to <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/managing-employees-working-in-different-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work together<\/a> bring fresh perspectives to industry challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, employees expect to find global hiring opportunities should they choose to <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-quitting-your-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leave their jobs<\/a>. They have developed valuable skills and abilities in their fields, and if <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/6-proven-tips-to-retain-your-best-remote-workers-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employees feel undervalued<\/a> and unappreciated they are likely to look for <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-find-a-remote-work-job-with-jobillico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new career opportunities<\/a>. Given the positive impact global hiring can have on the recruitment process, it also reduces the chance of <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/quiet-hiring-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quiet hiring<\/a> as result of prolonged hiring period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-right-benefits\"><strong>The Right Benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/health-benefits-meeting-employee-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits<\/a> and perks that are offered by a company have always been important to employees. Often, however, company leaders have treated these as a fun bonus on top of employee salary of a job. The truth, as found in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2017\/02\/the-most-desirable-employee-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee surveys<\/a>, is that the right benefits can actually be more important to prospective employees than the salary being offered. Given how dramatically the daily nature of work has changed in the past few years, benefits packages must be adjusted to reflect this reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major employee expectations from their\u00a0benefit package are resources\u00a0to help address <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-improve-mental-well-being-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health<\/a> and overall well-being. The pandemic has had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camh.ca\/en\/health-info\/mental-health-and-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">serious consequences<\/a> on the mental and emotional well-being of people. There were increases in employee <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/reduce-stress-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stress<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/5-signs-of-employee-burnout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">burnout<\/a> rising in every job sector. All businesses need to step up to help their employees address these needs if they want to have a healthy and successful workforce. Additional benefits should include support for physiotherapy, financial support for remote employees buying <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-your-home-workspace-ergonomic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work-related equipment<\/a> and PTO options that go beyond the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/2023-statutory-holidays-in-quebec-the-complete-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legally mandated<\/a> <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/2023-statutory-holidays-in-ontario-the-complete-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stat holidays<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/yes-you-should-still-take-a-vacation-while-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vacation<\/a> days and sick leave. An updated benefits package is one of the key 9 employee expectations in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasonable Automation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence has already been the <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/7-major-2023-hr-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most talked about HR trend<\/a> of the year. With the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/computing\/why-were-all-obsessed-with-the-mind-blowing-chatgpt-ai-chatbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">launch of ChatGPT<\/a> and the rush of similar programs seeking to regulate its success, it\u2019s clear the AI has the potential to revolutionize many different types of jobs, and at a faster rate than previously anticipated. Looking ahead to a future dominated by AI does not have to be scary, and in fact as many as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrgrapevine.com\/content\/article\/2023-02-21-half-of-workers-think-chatgpt-will-help-them-perform-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">half of workers<\/a> think that AI tech can help them be better at their jobs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as automation is used correctly, it has the potential to assist workers rather than replace them. For instance, different parts of the recruitment process <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/7-reasons-why-applicant-tracking-software-is-the-future-of-hiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are already automated<\/a>, and can result in HR managers having an easier time finding the right person for <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/the-15-most-in-demand-jobs-in-canada-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-demand jobs<\/a>. Company leaders and employees need to look at AI and automation as an opportunity to <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/how-to-develop-a-data-driven-recruitment-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve workflows and processes<\/a>, and not one to replace employees with untested programs and unfairly get rid of the human element.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workplace has experienced a lot of change in a short period of time, and it only makes sense that the needs of workers have changed as well. Businesses need to understand the 9 employee expectations in 2023 and have a plan to address them. This is the best way to maintain a successful work environment where the best employees wish to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Be ready to hire and retain the best workers and grow your business this year by knowing 9 employee expectations in 2023.","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":16839,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[484,343],"tags":[4802],"class_list":["post-16838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rh","category-gestion-de-personnel","tag-heureux-au-travail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16838"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16838\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16998,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16838\/revisions\/16998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobillico.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}