What's Hot in the World of Work in 2022?

COVID-19 has changed the work landscape. What should you consider as you look for a new job? Randstad Canada, a leader in the HR services industry, has information to share.

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It shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that the world of work has changed throughout the pandemic. What might be surprising is how it has influenced the job skills that are most in demand and the 10 jobs that top the remote work list. Randstad Canada has released its annual career forecast for 2022. This year’s list appears to present many great opportunities for those looking to enter the workforce. It also provides insight into the top remote work roles of 2022.

The top job skills most in demand for 2022 are:
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling
  • Sales
  • Cleaning
  • Repair
  • Budgeting
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Administrative support
  • Accounting

Good Communicators Needed for Customer Service Jobs

It’s a competitive market out there, and those who are not satisfied with the level of customer service they are receiving will take their business somewhere else. Good skills in customer service include clear communication and positive language use, patience, adaptability and empathy. Connect with your POGO Counsellor if you are interested in starting a job in customer service or want to learn how to improve your current skills.

Safety First when Scheduling Workers

A pandemic-related skill added to Randstad’s list this year is scheduling. This is because health and safety concerns are very high on everyone’s radar and scheduling for safety at the workplace and around absenteeism due to illness are two big considerations. Being able to smoothly schedule employees and keep operations running is a strong asset.

Now let’s look at the top 10 remote work roles for 2022:

  • Call centre representative
  • Senior software developer
  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Digital marketer
  • Social media manager
  • Data analyst
  • Project manager
  • Administrative assistant
  • IT support

While the option of remote work allows for a much larger number of job applicants, it also allows for applicants of varying abilities who may otherwise require specific or more general physical workplace accommodations.

Good luck with your employment goals this year, and remember, your POGO Counsellor is just a phone call or email away!