As a result of the sansdemic, many companies are struggling to meet productivity targets. After all, the labor shortage means many organizations aren’t fully staffed. In turn, reaching production goals becomes challenging. Unfortunately, failing to navigate these difficulties comes with an unintentional consequence: higher rates of employee burnout. When workers burn out, a hard situation… Read more »
Human Resources
Investing in Local Talent: Building a Sustainable Workforce for Bend’s Future
For most companies, cultivating a capable, reliable, and, ultimately, sustainable workforce is a top priority. When handled correctly, the right strategies can alleviate a significant number of recruitment-related challenges. Plus, it can create opportunities to design a workforce that meets the organization’s unique needs, building a pipeline that can serve them well for years to… Read more »
Adapting Leadership Styles in the Sansdemic: Leading Multigenerational Teams
Leaders in modern workplaces face a distinct challenge: managing a multigenerational workforce. Companies commonly have four generations represented in their staff, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. In some cases, members of the Silent Generation are also presented, bringing a fifth generation into the mix. While multigenerational workforces aren’t inherently new, the… Read more »
How Improving Job Postings Can Help With Hiring in the Sansdemic
The current sansdemic has created hiring challenges in nearly every industry. Employers are discovering that there simply isn’t enough talent to go around, leading to recruitment and retention difficulties. As a result, companies need to go the extra mile when attracting talent. Otherwise, employers may fail to separate themselves from competitors and secure the applicants… Read more »
From Retirement to Rehire: Tapping into the Experience of Retirees in the Sansdemic Era
Currently, companies are struggling to secure the talent they need, and the situation isn’t likely to resolve any time soon. Operating during a sansdemic – a period when the workforce isn’t sizeable enough to meet the demand for talent – makes finding candidates and retaining employees challenging. As a result, employers need to explore recruitment… Read more »
Reshaping Workspaces in the Sansdemic: Solutions for Safe and Productive Environments
Companies face an array of challenges when attempting to reshape their workplaces to make environments safe and productive, particularly during the sansdemic. Safety and health guidelines and regulations shift regularly. Additionally, employee expectations – particularly around mental health and well-being – continue to evolve. Many employers also end up battling financial constraints, especially if gaps… Read more »
5 Ways to Engage and Motivate the Younger Workforce in the Sansdemic
Today, companies are facing significant challenges when it comes to managing productivity in the workplace. The sansdemic is limited access to talent, and many employers are struggling to get younger workforce members to put in their best effort. As a result, companies need to focus on finding ways to engage and motivate younger members of… Read more »
Upskilling and Reskilling: The Key to Overcoming the Sansdemic
The sansdemic leaves companies battling persistent hiring challenges and skill gaps, often making it challenging to reach full productivity. While the shortage of suitable talent will likely remain an ongoing issue, that doesn’t mean companies aren’t without options. Upskilling and reskilling are the keys to overcoming the sansdemic. Here are a few reasons why: Addressing… Read more »
3 Retention Tips to Keep Top Talent During the Sansdemic
Today, employers are dealing with hiring challenges related to the sansdemic. Essentially, the existing labor force can’t meet the demand for talent, and the situation isn’t likely to improve in the foreseeable future. As a result, companies shouldn’t just focus on recruitment; they also need to prioritize retention. Retention is particularly critical during a sansdemic,… Read more »
Recruiting Beyond Traditional Demographics When Sansdemic Hiring Issues Occur
During a sansdemic, there simply aren’t enough candidates to go around. As a result, companies need to expand their recruitment efforts into new territories, allowing them to connect with top talent they may otherwise overlook. Often, diversity initiatives aim to support those broader recruitment strategies. However, even if you have a diversity, equity, inclusion, and… Read more »