pull n. – a force drawing someone or something in a particular direction or course of action.
Supply chain issues. COVID-19. The Great Resignation. Quiet Quitting. According to conventional logic, the U.S. labor market is past-due for some relief. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Last month, U.S. worker productivity levels reached at an all-time low. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that over 70% of economists believe that we’ll be in a recession by mid-2023—if we’re not already in one.
But what does this mean for employers? How do we connect with our current, and potential, workforce while maintaining our competitive edge?
In the age of the Great Resignation, there’s been no shortage of signs that many employees are beginning to look for new opportunities that better align with their priorities. Three fundamental truths remain:
- Burnout is sky high.
- Dissatisfaction is still running rampant.
- Employees are putting life ahead of work and want a company that mirrors that priority.
In the most recent summertime report from The Harris Poll, 51% of Americans claim to be using social media more since the COVID-19 outbreak began. That percentage increases even more within specific age groups: 60% of respondents aged 18 to 34 and 64% of respondents aged 35 to 49 claim they have increased their screen time with social platforms.
Good news! You’re finally able to open the dining areas your restaurant. With six to eight weeks of slow to no traffic, you and the team are raring to go! And yet, you’re anxious. The game has changed.
