three strengths to build in the workforce

Adaptability, resilience and hope will be crucial to HR in 2024 as people teams deal with a continuing array of challenges, says Ross Thornley.

It may be a month away, but as we venture into 2024, the business landscape continues to be shaped by unprecedented change and uncertainty.

For HR leaders, this poses a unique challenge: how to foster a workforce that not only endures but thrives in such an environment. Emerging HR trends will require three key qualities of adaptability, resilience and hope. So how do we set up for workplace success in the coming year?

Our analysis of over 7,000 professionals reveals a significant trend: adaptability is not just a desirable trait, it’s a necessity for survival and success in the modern workplace. Adaptability Quotient (AQ) scores strongly correlate with successful reskilling efforts. This is particularly relevant for roles undergoing rapid change, such as in the technology sector.

A focus on adaptability isn’t just about navigating change, it’s about embracing it as a constant and using it to drive continuous learning and growth.

Similarly, the correlation between resilience and work stress highlights an essential aspect of workplace wellbeing. But resilience is about more than endurance.

Our data indicates that mid-level managers, often caught between strategic directives and ground-level execution, face the highest stress levels.

For HR leaders, this means devising strategies that bolster the resilience of this critical…