Three job profiles stand out in the finance industry this year, according to the findings of a new study. The study authors also have a few tips for companies of how to make sure that their best people are staying put.
The labor market is undergoing pronounced change and this change is a challenge not only for recruiters, but also the workforce as such, said Zerrin Azeri, associate director at German human resources consultant and agency Robert Half. The areas of activity, job profiles and the way staff are working together is undergoing change, he added.
In finance, the 300 HR managers polled by Robert Half for its labor market study 2019, said that demand for credit analysts and advisers in wealth management will rise the most. Strategic planning experts are in third place among most sought-after employees.
Be Open and Help Your Staff
Companies will need to think of ways of how to improve their support to members of staff, explaining new opportunities and helping them in a targeted and individual fashion, Azeri added. «Open communication about transformation helps keeping skillful staff within the company,» Azeri said.
This is becoming increasingly important for companies because they are finding it hard to get qualified staff. Replacing well qualified staff is getting difficult as their tasks are ever more specific in nature.
Specialization comes with digitization and the technological progress, making new know-how and expertise in short supply.
