employees in a group photo In 2020, employers will elevate their diversity and inclusion strategies, moving beyond just recruitment and minimum legal compliance to implement policies and programs that foster real inclusion in the workplace. (Photo: Shutterstock)

With U.S. unemployment rates at a 50-year low, organizations will need to work harder than ever to attract, retain, engage and inspire employees in 2020. This means paying attention to employees' shifting priorities and expectations of their employers.

According to the Workhuman Analytics & Research Institute's 2019 report, The Future of Work is Human, employees ranked meaningful work as the most important aspect of their career. People want to work for an organization that has a mission which aligns with their own values, a human-focused culture and a work environment that will empower them to do the best work of their lives.

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