Following years of turbulence in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the advent of artificial intelligence, changing regulations, and shifting employee preferences, Littler has released its 2023 European Employer Survey Report. This research effort seeks to ascertain if European workplaces have started to establish a consensus around what many have referred to as the “new normal”. So, let’s delve into the highlights of the report.
The detailed findings of the report are yet to be publicly released but they promise to shed light on the perspectives held by major employers across the region. The aim is to provide clarity on whether businesses have started to adjust their practices and strategies in response to the newfound reality, shaped by both external and internal factors.
Among the influencing external factors, the pandemic stands out, challenging business continuity and forcing a hasty shift to remote and hybrid work models. Another major external influence is artificial intelligence, which has rapidly grown in importance in the corporate sphere and is fundamentally changing the relationship between businesses and their workforce, raising both opportunities and concerns.
Internally, changes in employee preferences and shifting regulations pose their own challenges. Employees are now demanding more flexibility, work-life balance, and different benefits, pushing companies to rethink their employee retention and attraction strategies.
We await the full release of the Littler 2023 European Employer Survey Report for more detailed insights into these themes and to understand the evolving nature of the pan-European business landscape. Readers are encouraged to review the full publication upon its release for more comprehensive information.