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A major bank has simplified its HR services to remove pain points and enhance the employee experience, a people leader says.

Employers have increasingly relied on technology to create virtual and remote workplaces in the past two years, and research suggests the metaverse might be the "next big thing".

PwC has overhauled its approach to employee development as part of its new 'people value proposition', its head of people and culture says.

Organisations are now focusing heavily on providing flexibility, but choice and innovation are also critical to success in the future of work, according to a transformation expert.

Despite being aware that remote employees feel they have to be "always on", many employers are struggling to correct this philosophy.

This week's cyber attack on a major HR software provider sends a big warning to employers about vigilance and due diligence in this area, a payroll expert says.

Technology is driving some fundamental shifts in traditionally people-driven HR processes, and employers have to be mindful of not getting caught by the "inertia" that could land them in trouble down the line, says an expert.

Employers are coming into the "second phase" of crafting a new workforce dynamic post-COVID, where the main focus is on employees' development and careers.

• Rapid testing fraught with new HR challenges
  
• Employees using 'template letters' for vaccine pushback
  
• New vaccine management tech
  
• HR news in brief: employer programs, support and initiatives

An employer that stopped "pushing" wellbeing activities and allowed employees to choose their approach is reporting significant uptake and health improvements.