#56: Where Are All The Workers?

<p>Has anyone asked you lately, "Where are all the workers?"</p> <p>I’m guessing if you are in an HR role you have probably heard this question multiple times. I know I have!</p> <p>And while you may have some ideas as to what is happening in the labour market right now, you may not feel totally certain. Don't worry, this episode will help you answer this question next time you get asked!</p> <p>In episode 56 of The HR Mentor, I am answering this question with some facts about the labour market and what I believe is happening. And don’t worry, I am backing it up with information and ideas from people who make it their living to know this stuff!</p> <p>I will also share some thoughts about what you in an HR role and your HR department can do to help address the very real challenges employers are facing in the labour market right now!</p> <p> </p> <p>Helpful Links for this Episode:</p> <ul><li><a href='http://www.footwork.com/index.asp'>Learn more about David Foot and check out his publications and the book</a>, Boom, Bust & Echo, How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Shift.</li> <li><a href='https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220805/dq220805a-eng.htm'>July Labour Market Statistics</a></li> <li>Zimonjic, P. (2022, April 28). Canada’s working-age population is older than ever, StatsCan says. CBC. <a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-working-age-poupulation-census-1.6432398'>https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-working-age-poupulation-census-1.6432398</a> </li> <li><a href='https://joshbersin.com/2022/08/a-new-strategy-for-corporate-learning-growth-in-the-flow-of-work/'>Read Josh Bersin’s latest research</a> on the labour market and where organizations should focus their attention. </li> <li><a href='https://unicorngroup.kartra.com/page/xuq10'>Sign up for the Newsletter</a> to get notified of the HRCA Launch and remember your discount code HRMENTORPOD</li> </ul> <p>If you are feeling generous and want to send some love my way, I would be so very grateful for a review and a rating on<a