Prepare and Manage Employee Turnover
I've had several conversations with staff and customers about problems resulting from the turmoil of our labor market. In April and May of this year alone a record 8 million people quit their jobs either voluntarily or otherwise. The labor force participation rate was 61.7% in July 2021, 1.7 percentage points below the level in January 2020, before the pandemic and the economic recession. Business owners are also dealing with supply chain issues and the busy holiday season is here as well. While I can't
Tina Wolfe
Adapting To A Changing Workforce
Since Covid-19, the shutdowns, and the subsequent Federal recovery efforts, I’ve been keeping up on the job market, nationally and here in McDowell. And I’m not just reading the news stories and taking note of the job numbers. I’m talking to our members, I’m seeing them struggle to find workers, posting their jobs on our website, and reading their job postings.
Tina Wolfe
Building A Strong Remote Team
When you hear the phrase “building team culture” you might envision lively office parties and team lunches, but with geographically-distributed teams and 70% of the world’s workforce working remotely, culture in the future of work means thinking beyond the physical office. With more companies than ever having to figure out how to implement remote work, having a great relationship with your team is key.
Tina Wolfe
