Act Now to Win the War for Talent 

A new report from the Conference Board signals tough days ahead for employers. In the next 10-15 years, they project the demand for labor in the US will exceed supply. A labor shortage puts added pressure on organizations to retain existing employees – something that is already a top concern of human resources leaders. In a recent Human Resources Executive survey – What’s Keeping HR Up at Night? – respondents reported eroding levels of employee engagement as their #1 concern. Of the 12 strategies to boost employee engagement and retention that the survey asked about, only three showed an increase in usage: enhancing employee benefits, offering/enhancing wellness programs and increasing/improving leadership training.  As the war for talent escalates, it will be increasingly important for benefits professionals to understand their organizations’ staffing projections and plans. This will allow them to respond with benefit and wellness offerings that aid in the recruitment and retention of employees in a tight labor market.

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