Since the pandemic everything has changed. Many people have experienced first-hand that life is short. As a result, the workforce of today doesn’t just simply ask -- but demands that they have the flexibility to spend more time with what matters to them the most. The workforce shortage is much more complex than simply throwing money at the problem.
The organization that reinvents itself to become more flexible and can authentically prove they are a “people-first” organization, will be among the first to overcome workforce shortage challenges.
Emerging modern workforce truths in this new era
- Pay is important. But today people have reevaluated their priorities and want to spend time with what matters to them the most.
- Flexibility is key.
- The “Gig Economy” is thriving because it meets the flexibility demand.
- Networking is still the best way to find a job and find talent.
- Employee engagement is critical more now than ever. Reinventing fresh engagement practices is crucial.
- Succession planning can also be used not as a vacancy risk mitigation but also as an engagement and retention tool.
- Social media marketing is a powerful recruitment tool when used beyond posting a standard job description. Include videos, encourage everyone to share.
- It's imperative that safety and wellness that addresses burnout and crisis fatigue is a top priority.
- Core values consistently practiced matter more than ever. Today, people are choosing to work for companies that can clearly articulate their purpose and how culture and personal values align.
- Continue to invest in workforce technology. It can enable you to free up people to learn and accomplish an impactful mission.
Ultimately, mitigating and getting ahead of the workforce shortage requires a strategic, proactive, and creative collaboration between all levels of leadership and human resources.
Where are you on your strategic workforce planning journey?
