As we wind down 2013 and get ready to enjoy the Holiday season with friends and family its time for 2014 predictions. I am sure you will see countless lists of predictiions from what your favorite movie star will be up to, to hot stocks to watch and so on.

Here is a list that was created by Ceridian with the help of some well known industry analysts. I thought I would repost this so you can have your own handy reference of where you might want to devote some of your energy.

Here's to 2014!


by Team Ceridian on December 19, 2013

Human resources is a rapidly growing field. As technology evolves and companies’ ways of doing business improve over time, HR leaders are constantly looking to introduce new strategies for managing human capital.

We’re in the thick of an especially busy era now. As 2013 draws to a close and 2014 approaches, we’re primed for a big year of new innovations that should improve productivity and help HR departments accomplish more with less.

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, technology is a key driver behind these new innovations, but it’s far from the only factor. Josh Bersin, principal and founder of Bersin by Deloitte, says that finding skilled people will be a key differentiating factor in 2014 and beyond.


“In 2014, the problem we face is not a shortage of people – it is a shortage of key skills,” Bersin stated in a recent report. “Where are the key areas of shortage? Computer science, life science, mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering needs are all growing at above-average rates.”

Besides better technology and better personnel, what else is there? Here are five more trends to watch.

Health care reform
It’s been nearly four years now since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, but there are still new elements of the law being introduced at a steady clip. Companies in 2014 will need to continue adjusting to the changing legislation by offering affordable, comprehensive medical coverage to many – if not all – employees.

Going paperless
Paper is a significant expense for many offices, and given the technology available today, it’s a largely unnecessary one. More businesses in 2014 will realize the value of eliminating paper from their daily routines and using emails, mobile applications and cloud-based data instead. This will benefit both companies’ budgets and the environment.

Better recruiting
Companies will need to use specialized online resources for recruiting top talent. Generic job boards like Craigslist and Indeed will still be prevalent, but so too will specialized sites that cater to specific professions. These resources will become more important as the fight for talent becomes fierce among competitors.

Better screening
As recruiting becomes more fiercely competitive, companies will use a “funnel-like” approach to filtering out mediocre job candidates and finding the best ones. In part, this will depend on companies being able to quickly sift through online applications using advanced software. These solutions will also be able to conduct background checks quickly and efficiently.

A “focus on fit”
It’s not enough merely to find talented people – companies also have to find candidates who fit well in the workplace. It’s a matter of complementary skills, alignment with corporate culture and common vision. Companies won’t just focus on who looks good on paper in 2014. They’ll look for people who integrate seamlessly into the business setting. This way, they can remain productive for years to come. 

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