Phelps 2020 Post-Secondary Trend Check

Here are the top 3 trends that should be influencing your decision on who to work with when choosing your next human capital partner. Whether you are embarking on a search, seeking new ways to harness change management strategies or identifying and working with emerging talent, we have deep expertise to ensure your goals are not just met, but exceeded. 

Trend #1

The growth of integrating emotional skill development is a key factor in higher education and later employment success.

Human Resource Implication:

Expect institutions to have dedicated programming and supports in this area

Trend #2

Enrolment demographics are changing. Generation Z is moving in large numbers overtaking Millennials in enrollment

Human Resources Implication:

Educational institutions will need to embrace advanced technology faster to inform pedagogy and develop future leadership.

Trend #3

The student body is aging as more 25+ year old students are returning to school to refresh their career

Human Resource Implication:

Bridging out of this a greater need to provide career prep and guidance to entering and mature students. Educational pathways will be table stakes into future institutional strategy. Administrative and academic leaders will need to exhibit greater flexibility and entrepreneurialism to support people obtaining certificates, badges and other qualifications; in fact, there’s been an 800% increase in the number of certificates awarded! 

Source for trends

https://www.insidetrack.com/resources/part-two-top-ten-higher-ed-trends-to-watch-for-in-2019/