As campuses return to business as usual, employees rethink their work environments and their career opportunities in this new world. Campuses are trying to balance the increased demand for technologically savvy staff resources with the decreased availability of such professionals. The human capital shortage, especially in the technology sector, can impact the effectiveness of operations if not addressed appropriately through innovative technologies, flexible work environments, and rethinking of the workforce itself.
According to the latest figures that came out earliest this year, the report showed that 4.5 million people voluntarily left their positions in November – an “all-time high,” according to the agency responsible for collecting the data.
Many are giving up the traditional 9-to-5 structure entirely; 20% of Americans say they are considering a switch to full-time freelance work, according to recent Upwork research.
How has the rise of the gig economy and the tidal wave of great resignations changed the labor market since the beginning of the pandemic? How can organizations recruit the best people in such a competitive market? What are some of the latest innovations, processes, and benefits that can help universities compete with Silicon Valley firms and tech giants?
On this panel discussion, Kiran Kodithala discusses the issues related to employee recruiting, retention, and benefit management with the following panelist
Lauren Harris, PageUp
Jory Hadsell, CIO, Foothill-DeAnza College
Jason Black, Black River Innovation Campus
Ryan Craig, Managing Director, Achieve Partners
Steve Lee, Executive Director, Skillup Coalition
Khouloud Hawasli, St. Louis Community College
Fred Emery, Touchnet Information Systems
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