HR, Leadership and DEI Trends to Watch in 2022
The HR department’s priorities, processes, and tools have changed in the past couple of years. New research from TrustRadius, a popular review website for business technology, underscores the extent of the transformation and gives a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2022.
Using data sourced from more than 700 HR pros across the country, the 2022 HR Trends Report breaks down some of the biggest trends on the horizon for HR departments and the workplace in general, from the continued impact of The Great Resignation and technology’s role in DEI efforts to work-life balance and spending forecasting.
Vinay Bhagat, founder and CEO of TrustRadius, is my guest this time.
Questions Include:
- Tell us about TrustRadius’ 2022 HR Trends Report: why it was conducted, the demographics of respondents, and who the findings are aimed at.
- What findings from TrustRadius’s recent 2022 HR Trends Report do you find most interesting and why?
- Was there anything from the report that surprised you?
- What are your thoughts on the Great Resignation and how do you think companies can position themselves for success amidst ongoing talent shortages?
- How do you see DEI investments and efforts expanding in 2022 and beyond? Which vendors are doing a good job helping to provide solutions for rollout, adoption etc?
More About Vinay Bhagat
Vinay is an entrepreneur passionate about improving the software buying process so professionals like HR teams can make better decisions for their organizations. Vinay started TrustRadius after experiencing challenges when buying enterprise solutions at his last company.
In 1999, Vinay founded Convio, the leading Software as a Services platform for nonprofits. In April 2010, Convio became a public company, and was acquired in May 2012 for $325 million. Prior to Convio, Vinay was at Trilogy Software and Bain & Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School where he graduated as a Baker Scholar, an MS Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University, and a MA Engineering Information Sciences from Cambridge University with First Class Honors. When he’s not working, Vinay loves spending time with his family, playing squash and racing cars.
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