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style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-05-10T15:13:26+00:00\">May 10, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-16T03:40:44+00:00\">Feb 16, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">10 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/05\/Covid-19-careers-blog-hero.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-side-panel is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-bottom-width:0.1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nWhen we think about the pandemic and the workplace, it\u2019s easy to point to the remote work revolution as the most significant change to how we think about work.\n\nWhile this dramatic change in working style was no doubt the biggest change to the workplace in living history, the pandemic also triggered an unprecedented shift in the way that we think about our careers.\n\nOur<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/wellness-at-work-report\/\"> Wellness at Work<\/a> report suggests that for 43% percent of employees, Covid-19 has decreased the importance they place on their career. With so many people looking to move in a different direction, it begs the question; what is it that employees are now looking for from their careers?\n\nAs with any major shift in thinking, there\u2019s no singular reason for this change. Let\u2019s look at a the driving forces behind the biggest mindset transformation in a generation.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19921\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Main character of suits winking\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19921\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-5.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Say goodbye to suits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-are-we-redefining-the-career-in-a-post-pandemic-world\">How are we redefining the career in a post-pandemic world?<\/h2>\nOver the last two years we\u2019ve been through a lot. There\u2019s nothing like 24 months of social isolation, restrictions, lost jobs and limited time with family and friends to make us rethink everything.\n\nOn the other side (mostly) of the pandemic, many have changed their life priorities and work has been a big part of that. The traditional career path is on the way out, and these are the new things that employees are looking for.\n<h3 id=\"1-employees-are-seeking-a-sea-change-and-they-want-work-to-come-with-them\">1. Employees are seeking a sea-change, and they want work to come with them<\/h3>\nAccording to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2022-02-18\/migration-from-cities-to-regional-areas-doubles-during-covid\/100839386\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC Australia<\/a>, the flow of people moving from capital cities to regional areas jumped by 15% in 2020 and 2021. Similar movement is being seen across the world, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2021\/dec\/26\/tired-of-life-no-just-tired-of-london-record-55bn-spent-buying-homes-outside-the-capital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Londoners<\/a> buying more than 112,000 homes outside of the city in 2021.\n\nBy moving outside of the cities, people could avoid difficult isolation periods in small apartments, and access cheaper real estate options. With many workplaces being forced to make the switch to remote, there was no reason to be located in an immediate proximity to the office space. The benefits of remote working in the country and small town living became more appealing than ever before, triggering a full blown exodus.\n<h4 id=\"the-decentralisation-of-workforces\">The decentralisation of workforces<\/h4>\nWhile ladder-climbing corporate workers once flocked to the cities, we\u2019re now seeing a decentralisation of these workforces. Many professionals are looking for more freedom to move regionally or even internationally, and many are expecting their companies to accommodate them.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19920\" style=\"width: 328px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nick Offerman eating a pizza slice on a farm\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19920\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-5-1.gif\" width=\"328\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You get the best of both worlds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHas your company recently had some potential sea or tree-changer employees seeking a new way of life overseas or regionally? It\u2019s easier than ever to keep them working remotely with your business by using a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/employer-of-record\/\">HeroForce EoR<\/a>. We take care of the tricky compliance factors &#8211; your team stays stronger than ever.\n<h3 id=\"2-we-want-flexibility-for-everyone\">2. We want flexibility &#8211; for everyone<\/h3>\nFlexible working has been in-demand for many years. Generally, an employee has had to provide a reason for flexible working, which has often been parenthood, but now we\u2019re seeing things differently.\n\nWhile parents should absolutely be permitted to work flexibly, we\u2019re also seeing how much flexible working benefits everyone. Breaking free of the rigid 9-5 structure is helpful for people in all stages of life; whether they\u2019re looking to undertake additional studies, caring for a friend or ageing parent, spending more time with their children after school, taking additional time for mental health or simply looking to run errands during the day.\n\nThe old structure of office-centric work, five days a week, is simply not conducive to how most people live their lives. The pandemic proved that flexible working can be done effectively. Now that employees can see an alternative solution, they want it to be embraced &#8211; for everybody.\n<h3 id=\"3-work-no-longer-comes-first\">3. Work no longer comes first<\/h3>\nAre you sensing a trend so far? All of these trends point to a way of life that seems to de-prioritise work. With so much disruption happening during the pandemic, many people were forced to rethink what\u2019s important in their lives. During isolation, amongst intense uncertainty, friends and family became a lifeline, and health became our highest priority.\n\nAs a manager or employer, the thought of employees placing less importance on their careers can be a daunting prospect. But there\u2019s another way you can look at it.\n\nHave you ever logged onto work in a really good mood? We\u2019re guessing that you found it easier to stay on-task, come up with ideas and meaningfully engage. It\u2019s not just anecdotal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/news\/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productive\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oxford researchers<\/a> found in 2019 that happy workers are more productive. On the flip side, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.dropbox.com\/topics\/work-culture\/stress-making-productivity-worse#:~:text=Stressed%20employees%20exhibit%2060%20percent,by%20up%20to%2077%20percent.\">other studies<\/a> suggest that stressed employees exhibit 60% more absenteeism and are less productive on the clock.\n\nWhen your employees are clocking on to work with a sense of balance, calm and mental wellbeing from prioritising their personal life, they bring that to your workplace and their work.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19919\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dog balancing vegetables on its head\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19919\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-5-2.gif\" width=\"310\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feeling balanced and fancy-free.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"-1\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"4-were-looking-for-more-fulfilment\">4. We\u2019re looking for more fulfilment<\/h3>\nHave you heard of the term <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/wellness-at-work\/\">\u2018occupational wellness\u2019<\/a>? Occupational wellness or \u2018occupational health\u2019 is your sense of fulfilment and happiness in your professional life.\n\nWhen you have a strong sense of occupational wellbeing, you might have a strong sense of purpose around the work that you do, a positive connection with your team and leaders and shared values with your employers. In other words, you find fulfilment in the work that you do and your place within a business.\n\nThe Great Resignation is the biggest signal we have that employees are seeking greater fulfilment from their careers. The term was coined after <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/09\/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">four million Americans<\/a> quit their jobs in April of 2021, but it quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. It\u2019s also far from over; our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-movement-and-retention-report\/\">Employee Movement and Retention Report<\/a> (September 2021) found that 48% of Australian workers were planning on seeking a new role in the next 12 months.\n<h4 id=\"create-inspired-teams\">Create inspired teams<\/h4>\nThis search for a greater sense of meaning around our work can help employers foster more engaged and inspired teams. They can do this by;\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a thoughtful company mission and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/how-to-create-company-values\/\">workplace values<\/a>. Your mission is most likely what you thought about when you started your business. Values are another way of expressing what is important to the business, and providing guidance when your team makes decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrating achievements. Put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/reward-and-recognition-guide\/\">reward and recognition framework<\/a>, so that you can create a culture of appreciation. Think about ways that you can celebrate the great work that your team does; whether it\u2019s with a personal letter from the CEO, a shout out in a weekly team meeting, a celebratory dinner or a gift from the company \u2013 there\u2019s a way to recognise a win of every size.<\/li>\n<li>Establishing <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/how-to-coach-employees-in-the-workplace\/\">learning and coaching<\/a> programs. Growing our knowledge is one of the fastest ways for us to evolve. Learning at work can help employees tackle unique challenges, spark new ideas, build confidence, and keep their skills relevant.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating meaningful connections between employees. Your colleagues don\u2019t have to be your best personal friends, but if you can connect, laugh and be transparent with them; your happiness at work will skyrocket. In order to do this, you need two things; the freedom to be your authentic self and the opportunity to spend quality time with others. Leaders can help with both.<\/li>\n<li>Setting <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\">purposeful goals<\/a>. When we don\u2019t have goals in place, we can easily fall off track and become aimless in our work. If we have nothing to work towards, or if we don\u2019t know what we\u2019re working towards, we\u2019re going to lose our motivation fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19918\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mariska Hargitay looking satisfied\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19918\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-6.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The satisfied feeling of a fulfilling job.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"-2\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"5-were-open-to-exploring-broader-opportunities\">5. We\u2019re open to exploring broader opportunities<\/h3>\nEven prior to the pandemic, we were seeing a big divide in the career trajectories between generations. While boomers would generally focus on one or two careers in their lifetime, millennials were predicted to pivot their careers up to five times.\n\nThe pandemic has taken this trend and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/wellness-at-work\/\">tied it to a rocket<\/a>. With technology creating more unique career paths and options, people of all ages and career seniority are considering picking up new skills and shifting gears.\n\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-movement-and-retention-report\/\">Employee Movement and Retention Report<\/a> found that an unprecedented 28% of workers would like their next role to be in a different industry. With 48% of workers looking for a new role within the year, this could see a significant amount of skills movement.\n<h4 id=\"be-open-to-candidates-that-are-changing-industries\">Be open to candidates that are changing industries<\/h4>\nWhile some will inevitably look outside your business, it\u2019s worth looking at retention strategies for industry jumpers. One way to do this is to be open to movement within your business. There may be training costs and a learning curve, but keep in mind \u2013 the person already knows a lot about how your business operates and its processes.\n\nIf your team member is considering a new career, talk to them about their role, and ask if there\u2019s any other area of the business that they\u2019re interested in exploring. Discuss how you could make their move easier with internal mentorship, a gradual transition or job-sharing.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19917\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Big cat sitting in small box\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19917\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/giphy-6.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big cat sitting in small box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"-3\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"6-we-have-more-choice-than-weve-had-before\">6. We have more choice than we\u2019ve had before<\/h3>\nA factor that boosts all of these mindset shifts &#8211; from the tree-changers, to the flexible workers, to the fulfilment seekers &#8211; is the fact that employees have more choice than ever before.\n\nAs economies reopen, many companies are currently in growth stages powered by post-pandemic market recovery. With the Great Resignation also in full swing, companies are desperately seeking talent in one of the hottest job markets on record. The landscape is so scorching, we even made a five-part panel series around helping employers stay competitive. Watch Talent Wars here.\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Talent Wars 2022 | Session 2 | Retain Top Performers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ytKKVaPPhOE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<em>Watch: Episode 2 &#8211; Retain Top Performers | Talent Wars 2022<\/em>\n\nWhat does this mean for employees? Well, if their employer isn\u2019t willing to embrace these new ways of working &#8211; there is a wealth of opportunity at their door that will fit what they\u2019re looking for.\n<h4 id=\"your-team-members-could-be-looking-elsewhere\">Your team members could be looking elsewhere<\/h4>\nYou could be at risk of losing team members if you don\u2019t consider how these post-Covid mindset shifts apply to your team. If you aren\u2019t creating strategies around remote and flexible work and occupational health, or working with your employees around the pre-Covid status quo, you may find that your best talent decides to move on.\n<h2 id=\"how-can-employers-stay-ahead\">How can employers stay ahead?<\/h2>\nFuelled by the pandemic, the future of work is coming to life before our eyes. Whether you\u2019re looking to take your workplace fully remote, fully embrace modern technology when running your business, or embrace global talent &#8211; 91±¬ΑΟ can help.\n\nSupercharging your remote work strategy in 2022? Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/the-remote-first-workplace-playbook\/\">Remote-First Workplace Playbook<\/a> to find out what top companies are doing and learn best practices for this model of working.\n\nInterested in learning more about how our cloud-based software can streamline your HR and payroll admin with smart automation? <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\">Book a demo with one of our business specialists now.<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"transform-your-talent-pool\">Transform your talent pool<\/h2>\nLooking to tap into highly-skilled talent pools overseas? Learn more about the power of a Professional Employer Organisation in helping you expand your workforce to new heights by downloading our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/how-global-teams-can-transform-your-business\/\">Global Teams Whitepaper<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57112 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; 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