GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — 2020 could be become “The Year of the Employee,” according to Ted Chalupsky of The Right Staff.
He says due to a strong economy and extremely tight labor market, employers will continue to shift their hiring and retention strategies to compete for potential employees over the next year. More employers will offer flexibility to lure job seekers. Career growth opportunities through new skills training will also be a large part of their strategy in 2020.
Chalupsky outlines the following significant job trends to keep an eye on:
Upskilling
Despite concerns about automation eliminating jobs, e-commerce growth will drive demand for skilled employees at all levels. As employers continue to invest heavily in automation technology, opportunities for upskilling will increase. Employers will continue to emphasize upskilling and career growth opportunities as a key strategy for recruiting and retaining employees seeking career advancement.
Flexibility
Employers increasingly recognize that in a tight labor market, offering flexibility around scheduling and hours is a strategic way to attract and retain workers without increasing wages or negatively impacting the bottom line. More employers will adopt staffing technologies and platforms to provide the flexibility employees want.
Worker classification
As lawmakers try to define and clarify existing worker classification rules that ensure worker protections like workers’ compensation, overtime, minimum wage and sick pay; companies will continue to invest in ways to avoid providing worker protections by classifying select employee groups as independent contractors.
Artificial intelligence in hiring
More employers will adopt or test out artificial intelligence to enhance hiring strategies in 2020 and beyond. By focusing on objective job performance data of employees and eliminating inherent biases such as appearance, employers will find more reliable, higher-performing employees, which will allow companies to hire significantly faster.
As employers consider the costs of new employee acquisition, poor hires and employee turnover, they realize the stakes are high. The attraction and retention of good employees is critical to their bottom line.
If you are considering a job change, 2020 may be the year to make your move
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