Reshape Workplace Learning

to a minimum, not just for financial reasons, but also for workforce planning. There were a number of parents working there, and if we asked them to work overtime, childcare became a problem. With adequate staffing and predictable but flexible scheduling, companies can boost that last-but-not-least factor: safety. Ensuring safe work environments for employees must be a top priority.

Learning and development

A workplace with a lot of long-term temporary employees undermines the sense of job security companies need for retention.

It is also important to assess and create flexible schedules that are adequate to cover needs but also predictable. I applaud a client I worked with who kept overtime

As noted, one of the key trends of 2023 is reshaping workplace learning. Investing in employee development sends a strong message about the value of education and employee growth. A good learning and development strategy will help employees at all levels master the skills they need to do their jobs well and position them for advancement in the company.

This means creating formal policies for managers that ensure employees have development opportunities. Managers often do such a good job attending to “daily fires” that they don’t have time to acquire the skills and experience to continue growing.

Regardless of their role in the company, it is important to use an individual approach to unlock the knowledge and talent of each employee. Also, be sure to document each of their strengths so there is a starting place and a benchmark for progress.

Even if employers aren’t having conversations about advancement, employees are considering those issues on their own, and they are likely to look outside of the organization for their next job. Without those conversations about what they want in terms of education, and work aspirations, companies will continue to experience that talent shortage because potential workers will look for an employer who nurtures their talents and lays out a path for professional growth.

The bottom line for manufacturers is that they can tackle the worker shortage. Knowing key trends in workplace dynamics and implementing initiatives surrounding the six drivers of retention can transform an employer’s efforts to attract and retain the best employees.