Before the pandemic, talent recruitment and retention was among the top concerns for companies. It was informing everything from office design to location to workplace strategy. Like most things, the trend only accelerated during the pandemic, and companies will once again have to adjust. RETS Associates recruiters have offered some insight into how companies and a management will need to adjust in a post-pandemic world.

This round, employees are expecting more independence. After a year of remote work, employees are not willing to accept an environment with micromanagement. "The pandemic has taught employees that they can accomplish their jobs effectively while working from home, without micromanagement and excessive oversight, and so more employees are demanding this management style from their employers," Erika Daniel of RETS Associates, tells GlobeSt.com

Instead, employees are looking for management to have confidence in their ability to do the job. "Autonomy and being trusted to get the job done are critical," says Daniel. "The type of environment where employees touch base and interact enough to build rapport and form a cohesive team, but then move forward on their own to get their work done strikes a great balance. I think what we all appreciate about working at RETS is our independence."