{"id":6396,"date":"2022-04-12T20:54:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T20:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/?post_type=bpo-market-trends&#038;p=6396"},"modified":"2022-04-12T21:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T21:11:13","slug":"1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsofts-annual-work-index-report","status":"publish","type":"bpo-market-trends","link":"https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/bpo-market-trends\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsofts-annual-work-index-report\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Of 5 Urgent Trends from Microsoft\u2019s Annual Work Index Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Microsoft\u2019s 2022 work trend Index <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/worklab\/work-trend-index\/great-expectations-making-hybrid-work-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> highlights why there is no going back from remote and hybrid work.<\/p>\n<p>A study conducted on 31,000 people across 31 countries, paired with linked-in trends and MS 365 insights, revealed that work experience in the past 2 years is changed forevermore.<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft 2022 Work Trend 1\/5<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-6397 size-full\" title=\"1 Of 5 Urgent Trends from Microsoft\u2019s Annual Work Index Report\" src=\"https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report.jpg\" alt=\"1 Of 5 Urgent Trends from Microsoft\u2019s Annual Work Index Report\" width=\"880\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-200x102.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-400x205.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-600x307.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report-800x409.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-of-5-urgent-trends-from-microsoft-annual-work-index-report.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Employees are still evaluating whether their work is \u2018worth it\u2019; priorities have shifted with more focus on well-being, hence the Great Reshuffle will continue. Key findings include:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:30.6px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>70% of Gen Z\/ Millennials are considering additional projects or income other than their day job<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>Half the workforce either intends to change employers this year or is prioritizing health over work<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>57% of remote employees are considering shifting to hybrid<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>51% of hybrid employees are considering shifting to remote<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>38% of respondents are considering moving, as they can work remotely<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\"><p>The top 5 reasons people quit in 2021 according to the study were:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:30.6px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>personal wellbeing &#8211; 24%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>work-life balance 24%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>risk of getting COVID-19 &#8211; 21%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>confidence lost in senior management &#8211; 21%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>No work flexibility &#8211; 21%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\"><p>Also identified were the Top 5 aspects employees deem most important for employers to provide:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:30.6px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>Positive culture &#8211; 46%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>Mental health benefits &#8211; 42%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>A sense of purpose \u2013 40%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>Flexibility in work hours \u2013 38%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"background-color:#0176c4;font-size:15.84px;height:30.6px;width:30.6px;margin-right:12.6px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:43.2px;color:#494949;\">\n<p>More than 2 weeks paid vacation \u2013 36%<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\"><p>Conclusion: To drive long-term growth, employers must understand employee demands and turn them to their advantage by building a more inclusive culture.<\/p>\n<p>Keep visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/bitsypixel.com\/clients\/bpo\/bpo-market-trends\">Premier BPO trends page<\/a> for more insights on the <strong>Microsoft study<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 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