The year ahead: HR resolutions for 2023

Christmas cookies often stick around longer than New Year’s resolutions—or maybe that’s just one reporter projecting...

We asked HR leaders what their workplace resolutions are for 2023.

Make hybrid work. It’s no secret that some companies have struggled to RTO. But many HR leaders want their organizations to embrace a hybrid model and are focusing on improving it.

“Whether an employee is in the office, hybrid, or fully remote, it’s important for organizational leadership to ensure employees know that we care about their well-being, mental health, and overall professional development, which requires leadership to reach their people in different ways, depending on their working circumstances.”—Jeri Hawthorne, VP of corporate HR, Aflac

Engage employees. The past year saw retention and engagement dip, while burnout was on the rise. HR professionals hope to turn that tide in the new year.

“I have three HR resolutions heading into 2023—deepening employee engagement, cross functional partnership [and] teamwork, and process improvements. These three resolutions help ensure the foundation is strong enough to weather any storm.”—Bernard Coleman, chief diversity and engagement officer, Gusto

Adopt new tools. Every HR leader is armed with tools that enhance the employee experience. In 2023, they want to take things to the next level.

“Reimagining employee onboarding and talent development in a virtual and hybrid workplace. During the pandemic, Progressive launched our IT bootcamp, in which we invested in reskilling current employees, allowing them to seamlessly transition into a high-demand tech career all while remaining fully employed by Progressive. In 2023, I would love to see more of this while looking at how we can creatively continue to use virtual platforms to onboard new employees and leverage in-person opportunities to connect and grow our culture.”— Bill Clawson, CHRO at Progressive Insurance

Here’s hoping these resolutions keep until it’s time to start next year’s holiday baking.—KP

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