Last year was a year of learning and paradigm-breaking. We face one challenge after another, both in personal and professional life. Some even had to deal with the loss of loved ones, financial losses and issues related to their own physical and emotional health. In fact, we need to talk more about mental health at work , for the sake of employees and the results of the organization. But that’s a topic for another article.

To employers

For reasons of necessity and survival, many have accelerated the digital transformation, reduced bureaucracy, optimized processes and, finally, proved that remote work is possible. It is still important to assess deeply and calmly whether a frequent home office is a good option, but there is no doubt that more flexible work benefits everyone involved. Now that we are more accustomed to the new routine, leaders can focus on strategies for building and maintaining a high-level team to withstand the recovery period. Just remember that the professional priority list has changed and that humanized management has been increasingly valued.

To those who are employed

Recently, all working employees have faced some situations of pressure or stress. Some companies have established this well-known equation of doing more with less. Our resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence have been tested to the limit. But we are good at dealing with crises, and it costs a lot. Now it’s about focusing on keeping the results consistent and improving them as much as possible, with a particular focus on our emotional balance and market demands in relation to the profile of the most valuable professional.

To those looking for movement or replacement

What to expect from the labor market this year? Obviously, this is still a recovery period. If you want to move up the career ladder, don’t give up. Changing jobs in a crisis is possible, but as long as there is planning. Planning and acting are also actions that should be part of the routine of those looking for replacements. When evaluating an offer, consider issues that go beyond salary. Evaluate, for example, the future employer’s financial situation, the company’s reputation, the organizational climate, and the benefits offered. However, first you need to conduct a self-assessment to understand whether your professional profile meets the expectations of the market.

The most serious consequences of the crisis for the country’s economic activity have already been absorbed. Research shows that, on average, employees, as well as employed and unemployed professionals, are less pessimistic about the current labor market. This shows that both employees and employers have already figured out how to get through this uncertain period.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict the date when everything will end. But with the help of planning – whether it’s a career or a business – we will return to this situation as the best people and professionals.