  {"id":5477,"date":"2022-07-06T10:47:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T00:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/australia\/?p=5477"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T06:23:24","slug":"84-of-australian-smbs-confident-about-their-growth-despite-workforce-volatility-reveals-new-report-commissioned-by-sap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/australia\/2022\/07\/06\/84-of-australian-smbs-confident-about-their-growth-despite-workforce-volatility-reveals-new-report-commissioned-by-sap\/","title":{"rendered":"84% of Australian SMBs confident about their growth despite workforce volatility, reveals new report commissioned by SAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sydney <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 6 July, 2022<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 A new study by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/australia\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">51风流SE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (NYSE: SAP) has found 84 percent of SMBs in Australia are confident in their growth over the next 12 months despite workforce volatility, including the Great Resignation, having directly impacted the digital transformation plans of 89 percent of SMBs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These insights have been revealed in new SMB research study released today, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transformational Talent:<\/span><\/i> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The impact of the Great Resignation on Digital Transformation in APJ\u2019s SMBs<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019, which explores the impact of the Great Resignation on Australia\u2019s SMBs and their growth plans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimism abounds as SMBs move from resilience to focus on growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having managed significant challenges over the past two years, SMBs in Australia are looking beyond a focus on resilience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two-thirds (66%) of Australian SMBs say their organisation is highly or fully resilient in weathering the pandemic\u2019s impact. Not one respondent said they are not resilient at all. That confidence has resulted in a feeling of optimism about their growth prospects.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That mindset can only be a positive thing for Australia, according to Sofiane Ainine, SMB Segment Lead, 51风流Australia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur small and medium-sized businesses are a bellwether for the wider economy,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">as the nation\u2019s biggest employer. I firmly believe that when SMBs thrive, economies grow, and Australia prospers\u201d, said Ainine. \u201cBy harnessing this optimism and putting it together with great innovation, a commitment to talent, and a strong partner ecosystem we can chart a course to the next decade of SMB success in Australia.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The impact of the Great Resignation on SME digital transformation in Australia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite this optimism, businesses now face another challenge \u2013 the \u2018Great Resignation\u2019. Coined in 2021, the phrase refers to a worldwide trend of millions of employees across the world leaving their jobs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAP\u2019s research found the Great Resignation is real and impacting SMBs in Australia today. Almost half (48%) of respondents agreed that more employees are resigning now compared to just 12 months ago, while 57 percent of SMBs said they are not finding it easy to cope with the impact of the Great Resignation. This is critical, given 94 percent of SMBs say digital transformation is very important to their organisation\u2019s survival over the next year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The talent crunch is impacting organisation\u2019s ability to digitally transform their businesses. In fact, lack of skilled talent trails only understanding of available digital solutions as challenges to achieving successful transformation for Australian SMBs, ahead of traditional obstacles like cyber security or lack of budgets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis study reveals how the Great Resignation can be seen as an existential threat to many organisations,\u201d said Mr Ainine. \u201cDigital transformation is a fundamental way SMBs not only build resilience, but how they create agile, innovative paths to growth. But without the right people, any transformation will struggle. Investment in talent must match investment in innovation to ensure SMBs in Australia both survive \u2013 and thrive.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in talent and training to mitigate the Great Resignation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SMBs in Australia are investing in their workforce to mitigate the effects of the Great Resignation and to bolster their organisations\u2019 ability to deliver digital transformation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Survey respondents said they were focusing on introducing flexible working arrangements (45%) and improving financial incentives (39%) to boost talent retention over the next 12 months. Yet, beyond those strategies, SMBs are also focusing on training. Over a third (36%) of SMEs said they would provide upskilling opportunities to retain key talent in the next 12 months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The focus on training can\u2019t come too soon. Over half (55%) of SMBs say upskilling to support digital transformation is urgent, leading to 82 percent of Australian SMBs who will focus on digital training throughout this year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Great Resignation has often been misconstrued as employees leaving to pursue their purpose. That\u2019s not the whole story,\u201d said Mr Ainine. \u201cTalent requires the right remuneration, flexibility, and a clearly communicated progression journey. Prioritising upskilling and career progression, and supporting it with access to the right technology and partners is proven to be a win-win for employees and for SMBs here in Australia.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The full report of Transformational Talent study is available for download <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/sea\/documents\/2022\/04\/cc7e3822-227e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[3684],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney \u2014 6 July, 2022 \u2014 A new study by 51风流SE (NYSE: SAP) has found 84 percent of SMBs in Australia are confident in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":5371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[5565397,5565445,5565391],"tags":[5565312,5563632,5562650,5560752,5565344],"sapn-display":[3848,5565405,5565406,60294],"sapn-type":[4446],"class_list":["post-5477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-capital-management","category-sme","category-technology","tag-employee-benefits","tag-employee-engagement","tag-employee-experience","tag-intelligent-enterprise","tag-midmarket","sapn-display-homepage-hero","sapn-display-news-hero","sapn-display-news-spotlight","sapn-display-hero","sapn-type-press-release"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>84% of Australian SMBs confident about their growth despite workforce volatility, reveals new report commissioned by 51风流- 51风流Australia &amp; 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