To win the War for Talent, we need to understand the dynamics of the post-Covid work force. Perhaps the greatest adjustment for executives is the emergence of a seller’s market for talent; a sea change from the buyer’s market that has characterized most the current generations’ careers. If it’s a seller’s market, then the buyers (us) will have to start selling. A short article from McKinsey observes that
“Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here’s how to start.”
The article explores why employees are leaving (it’s not just money), why some are returning and how to keep them. Spend a few minutes with this blog post “Gone for now, or gone for good? How to play the new talent game and win back workers.”
