A need to recognise that the working world isn't the same as even five years ago.
Lifestyle is the number one issue for the smart new-age employee.
People want to be themselves at work and we need to cater for that.
Work/life balance doesn't cut it - LIFE/WORK balance does.
Engagement is the golden word for employees . Attaining it is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - extremely difficult.
Flexibility in workstyle and workplace are already paramount.
Flexibility itself needs to adapt constantly as the lifestyles of individual employees change due to their evolving circumstances.
Age plays an increasingly significant part in how different groups develop - we need to manage that.
Workplaces will have to meet - and even exceed - the wants and expectations of employees.
Increasingly, relocation to a new job or company will be a family- driven decision.
Wellness programmes are set to increase as employees seek to make their workplace an ever-healthier environment.
Reward structures will have to be flexible too - adapting to meet the changing compensation requirement of an individual employee.