The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
Currently, many companies are struggling to hire. In many industries, there simply aren’t enough candidates to go around, a situation that’s referred to as a sansdemic. While every sector is feeling the pain of the labor shortage, some are harder hit than others. Here’s a look at the industries being hurt most by the sansdemic…. Read more »
Today, many companies are facing unprecedented workforce challenges. Finding skilled candidates is increasingly difficult, and once job seekers are brought on board, some aren’t performing in the way that employers hoped. As a result, many company leaders are beginning to wonder if there are simply no hard workers anymore. Are There Really No More Hard… Read more »
During the pandemic, layoffs were pervasive, as many companies had little choice but to shut their doors or adjust operations during shelter-in-place orders and similar restrictions. Additionally, many professionals had to leave positions for other reasons, such as to take care of their children when schools went remote and childcare facilities closed. As the pandemic… Read more »
During a sansdemic, there aren’t enough skilled professionals to go around, leading to hiring challenges. Fortunately, you can position your company as an employer of choice by improving your candidate experience. In turn, the strategy could make sansdemic-related problems less troublesome. If you want to improve your candidate experience to avoid sansdemic issues, here are… Read more »
For several decades, labor force participation has been shrinking. While one reason is that many Baby Boomers are retiring, reducing the number of participants, that isn’t the only factor in play. Instead, some surprising groups aren’t reaching participation rates that were once present in decades past. Additionally, alternatives to traditional employment paradigms are a factor…. Read more »
Today, companies are facing a challenging situation, particularly when it comes to the sansdemic. Essentially, there aren’t enough members of the labor force to go around, leading to ongoing hiring difficulties that will remain part of the equation for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, overcoming the issues created by the sansdemic is possible. By focusing on… Read more »
Today’s employers are facing mounting challenges when it comes to cultivating a capable workforce. One key factor is the sansdemic, a situation where the labor force isn’t large enough to meet overall demand. While labor force fluctuations aren’t uncommon, the current state isn’t likely to improve. Instead, more Baby Boomer retirements, lower birth rates, and… Read more »
Businesses of all sizes are facing a major labor problem. Long-term demographic trends have led to a shortage of qualified candidates, creating a condition that has become known as the sansdemic. A tighter labor market will make recruiting and team-building more difficult in the years to come. As a large business, you have many advantages… Read more »
As a small business, you want to grow as quickly as possible. That means adding to your staff when opportunities come. But what if the talent you need isn’t there when you need to hire? Long-standing demographic trends have led to a lack of workers. This condition has become known as the sansdemic — an… Read more »
The pandemic has reshaped the labor market in ways that continue to impact hiring. This effect looks likely to linger into the foreseeable future, creating ongoing complications for a labor market that was already under pressure from long-term demographic trends. Meanwhile, different groups experienced the COVID ramifications in different ways. Women (especially single mothers) suffered… Read more »