Remote work is here for the long haul, and human resource departments need to keep up with the latest tech and trends to support remote workers, as 30% to 40% of workdays are expected to be remote. Remote work benefits every business and is no longer a perk but a necessity. There are indicators that remote working leads to greater happiness and productivity. HR departments will need the technology and solutions to help companies adapt their remote work policies

In two related cases, the Supreme Court of Louisiana ruled in Hayes v. University Health Shreveport, LLC, and Nelson v. Ochsner Lafayette General that private employers may mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees.

These six trends in talent acquisition indicate an era of work that's technologically driven and automated; however, it also enhances the human element in Human Resources. Technology is automating the repetitive and manual work, and TA teams are freed to concentrate on what they do best, developing meaningful DE&I initiatives that engage valued alumni and bringing internal employees to higher levels.