The modern worker-office relationship was created after World War II on a military model. That was all we really knew back then.
These strict hierarches were created by men for men, with the given assumption that there was a wife to handle duties at home. Needless to say, this model is seriously outdated.
Thus, writes Joanne Lipman, former editor at The Wall Street Journal, “We have an unprecedented opportunity now to reinvent and create workplace culture almost from scratch.”
I couldn’t agree more.
Especially now, with the continual (but still too low) increase in vaccination rates, when more and more businesses across the U.S. are finally beginning to reopen, or at least setting optimistic dates.
Distancing and mask requirements are being loosened and barring new variations of Delta, we should be thinking about what “reopen” should look like.
Three core things have drastically changed:
- Male hierarchy is waning quickly. Women and minorities have taken their place in leadership roles, while employees are more willing to fight for what they consider fair pay and safe working conditions.
- Every year, the number of non-males in management roles, CEO roles and entrepreneurial roles is increasing. In fact, my career presentations seem to be monopolized by older White males who feel there is no longer a place for them in this ever-dynamic economy.
- There are more females in American colleges than males. As a result, there are now more college-educated females in the workforce than college-educated men. And most of these women are not interested in adhering to the traditional WWII-era workplace hierarchy.
Working hybrid can easily be a solution
In many cases, a balance of working hybrid might be the solution. I cringe when I hear about a company demanding that every employee come back into the office every day on a full-time basis, unless there is an obvious reason like healthcare and hospitality jobs.
If you are asking your employees to come back into the office, you need a clear explanation of why -- not just because you told them to do so.
Meanwhile, job openings are at a record high. Workers with in-demand skills have much more negotiating power than ever before.
This employees’ market is caused by a resurgence in business in almost every sector.
Savvy tech employees are both scarce and in high demand, in contrast to the growing number of people on the sidelines who are waiting for something miraculous to happen before they get back into the job market.
What’s more, according to Monster.com, an astounding 95% of U.S. workers polled said they were considering quitting their job, with one-third of those citing burnout as the reason.
The time to keep your eyes wide open
For employers, now is the time to keep your eyes wide open.
When it comes to helping your employees with managing their work- life balance, are you part of the problem or part of the solution?
Think about your top performers. Are you compensating them fairly?
By compensation, I don’t mean just wages. Packages should include benefits, PTO (paid time off), sabbaticals, and, especially, flex time to work hybrid on the schedule that works for them and their families.
For employees, remember: If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. Talk to your supervisors or management about upward mobility and your value to the company.
If you don’t see a future for you to grow, it may be time to put that job-search radar out.
Even in this employees’ job market, it’s still easier to get a job when you have one.
Or…
If you are really confident in your talents, this may be a time to take a breather and not work for a period of time. Regroup your senses and your priorities.
We have seen a number of parents, both Mom and Dad, consider dropping out of the job market and deciding to stay home for several years.
What an interesting time to be hiring and also to be reviewing your career. The relationship of employer and employee has got to be win-win -- or something will have to change very soon.
Blair is co-founder of Manpower Staffing and author of “Job Won.” pblair@manpowersd.com
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