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The fourth special brief in the Worker Voices series is now available. Written by Merissa Piazza, lead policy analyst at the Cleveland Fed, and Ashley Putnam, director of the Economic Growth & Mobility Project at the Philadelphia Fed, check out Worker Voices Special Brief: Self-Employment: Dreams Versus Reality. This brief takes a deep dive into a major theme that emerged during focus groups conducted in 2022— how workers look to and engage in self-employment and independent work. Worker Voices participants weighed the need for independence against opportunities to generate income. Some participants described negative workplace experiences that pushed them toward self-employment. Others were drawn to the idea of having more independence and agency over their work lives. Dive into Worker Voices Special Brief: Self-Employment: Dreams Versus Reality to find out more about workers experiences with self-employment. #WorkerVoices #LaborMarket #WorkforceDevelopment https://bit.ly/4ay9gU5

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG) Supporting Frontline Workers Is a Boon to the Bottom Line APRIL 10, 2024 By Lina Bankert, Julia Dhar, Sara Wasserteil, Molly Verghese, Claire Roehri, Cassandra Di Prizio, and Adriann Negreros Key Takeaways With proper attention and investment, frontline workers constitute a motivated workforce that can unleash an organization’s highest potential. Employees with higher satisfaction demonstrate a 17% increase in productivity, a 25% decrease in turnover, and a 41% decrease in absenteeism. Moreover, rewarding jobs and career advancement opportunities offer upward economic mobility to frontline workers and their families. Support is achieved by understanding frontline workers’ unique needs and motivations, custom-fitting services and supports, creating the right culture, and facilitating upward mobility. https://lnkd.in/dQijheJp

Measuring #diversityequityandinclusion efforts can often mean taking the community's temperature via surveys. This can exhaust your various populations. Some tips on how to combat this.

There is one consistent theme across every prospering Florida community… That non-prospering communities in other states don't have...Here it is👇 Prospering communities use bottom-up workforce development. - Bottom-up workforce development: Is business driven. - Top-down workforce development: Tells businesses what they need. - Bottom-up workforce development: Develops innovative local solutions. - Top-down workforce development: Offers sweeping broad ideas. - Bottom-up workforce development: Creates a world-class talent pipeline. - Top-down workforce development: Promotes low-demand skills. So remember… If you want prospering communities, Have a business driven workforce system like Florida, responding to leaders who are solving problems at the community level based on their direct knowledge and real-life experience. This is the way to prospering communities. What else would you add? Drop it in the comments.

How did we arrive at a place where according to Gallop's latest Global State of the Workforce report, over three quarters of workers are disengaged? What's not working and what can we do to change things? Join the conversation at https://lnkd.in/e4NsE_Z7.

🚨 Talent Shortage Alert! 🚨 The public sector is facing a crisis in recruiting and retaining top talent, impacting essential services. What happens when there's a shortage in law enforcement, education, and construction? The impact is REAL! From longer emergency response times to delayed road repairs, the consequences are felt by everyone. The public sector needs skilled professionals, but the competition is fierce. How can we bridge this talent gap? 💡 What employees want: meaningful work, career development, and work-life balance! Explore the shifting priorities of the younger generations and discover how public sector organizations can adapt to attract and retain top talent. 💰 Competitive compensation: fair salaries, benefits, and perks are key! How can the public sector compete with the private sector's enticing packages? 🔄 What needs to change? Efficient recruiting processes, selling the mission, flexibility in work arrangements, and addressing pay disparities! Public sector organizations must evolve to meet the demands of today's workforce. 👥 Retention strategies: career growth opportunities, recognition, work-life balance, and strong leadership! How can public sector organizations keep their valuable employees engaged and committed? The public sector talent gap is not just a problem; it's an opportunity for growth and positive change. Read more about the challenges and opportunities in this insightful article: https://hubs.la/Q02mT3ZS0 #publicsector #government #humanresources #careers #worklifebalance

It is time to stop losing your top performing employees! Following the continuous stream of major societal disruptions, employees are reevaluating their priorities, seeking greater support and purpose from their employers. Employees are not willing to settle for less. According to Gallup, 60% of Gen Z workers and 45% of Millennial workers are open to job changes. As employees' workplace expectations evolve, your talent acquisition and retention programs must evolve with them. Failure to adapt could lead to up to a 12% increase in annual employee turnover! Employers need to consider employees' sense of purpose beyond just financial compensation, including but not limited to: 1. Work-Life Balance 2. Programs, Policies, and Benefits 3. Flexibile Work Arrangements 4. Childcare and Pet Care Subsidies 5. Recognition and Rewards 6. Clear Career Paths Prepare for tomorrow's workforce, today! Learn how with Parita's blog: https://hubs.la/Q02CG02s0

The service-focused mindset of your colleagues can make all the difference in your workplace. Many government employees opt for public service over private sector roles to serve their communities, aligning personal and professional aspirations. #GovernmentService #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalGoals

What is your retention strategy? Last night Taresa Scott spoke to the ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities Chapter about onboarding, specifically onboarding the youngest generation at work today, Gen Z. She shared tips for onboarding that are practical and easy to implement for every organization. All great information, but one remark that she shared really stands out! “Training is your retention strategy!” Thank you, Taresa Scott, M.S.Ed., M.A.C.!  According to Randstad Work monitor 2024 report (https://lnkd.in/g966Ccng), “career advancement and training matter.” Their research indicates that 72% of the workforce considers training and development important for current and future jobs. It seems that Taresa has a point, perhaps training is your retention strategy! Not only for Gen Z, but for every generation.  Could it be that Gen Z (and Millennials) are simply more outspoken about asking for support that every generation and age group appreciates? Like training and career development? Maybe we thought we shouldn't ask? What is your organization doing to provide training at every level? #genz #traininganddevelopment #generationalinclusion #atd

What are you missing? A really good interview on how to manage the multigenerational workforce and the benefits that organisations can reap by bringing all generations together in the workplace.