Where Are the Workers? 2.0

The labor force landscape has shifted significantly, and for the foreseeable future. Many businesses are approaching the labor force shortage with short term solutions or placing blame on the talent pool itself. However, data shows that the labor force shortage is here to stay and businesses that acknowledge the shifting markets and develop long-term, sustainable solutions will ultimately gain the competitive advantage over firms that don’t. This paper discusses the data that quantifies the shift in future labor market norms and what businesses can do to differentiate themselves in a competitive labor landscape.