11.10.2021

Labor Shortage, Gen Z Workers, And More!

Alaant Advisor Labor Shortage Gen Z Workers

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

The Question of the Week

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting!

Q: Do you currently or plan to in the future offer unlimited PTO?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

WATCH: Get Creative During the Labor Shortage

via Facebook

Tom Schin with Alaant breaks down the ways creative recruiting can ease the burden of the labor shortage.

Coming Next Week:!

The Fall 2021 Alaant Hiring Index. Get ready to take the survey!

4 Untapped Groups to Recruit During the Labor Shortage

By: Francesca Di Meglio via HR Exchange Network

The labor shortage is a true challenge for companies in a variety of industries. Those in need of manual laborers, white-collar workers, or something in between are feeling the pain. The Great Resignation, as many are calling it, is a complex problem in need of thoughtful and creative solutions.

Where Have All the Workers Gone?

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

As businesses head into the home stretch of 2021, attracting and hiring great employees remains the most pressing challenge they face. This won’t come as a surprise, but flipping the calendar to 2022 won’t change that; the labor shortage, and its…

Gen Z And Millennials Actually Want the Same Things At Work. But Gen Z Has the Upper Hand.

By: Hillary Hoffower via Business Insider

Gen Z workers have got their millennial bosses shaking in their boots. So declared The New York Times' Emma Goldberg in an article that caught the Internet's attention last week, which examined the latest in generational workplace culture: Millennials are…

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Is a 2nd chance program (for prior convictions) a part of your recruiting program?

Yes – 34% & No – 66%

We know it’s a touchy subject – that’s why we asked it. There are a number of national organizations that assist both employers and formerly incarcerated individuals find opportunities to forge long-term, sustainable matches. That said, here’s a great article to chew on which points to some of the organizations and people who are trying to do better. Check it out, here.

Community Events:

518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event- Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks on Thursday, November 11, 11AM-12PM. Register, here.

CNYS Black Expo - Saturday, November 13^th at 10AM - 5PM. More details, here.

Women's Business Council: Voices in The Crowd 2021 – via The Capital Region Chamber - Tuesday, November 16^th at 11:30am – 1pm. Register, here.

Holiday Game Night Fundraiser - Presented by the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation – Tuesday, November 16^th at 3-5:30pm. Register your team & join SEDC for a night of fun, here.

Getting to Know WERC - Presented by Capital District Women’s Employment & Resource Center via Zoom Tuesday, November 16^th at 10-11am. Register now, here!

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The Alaant Top Talent network is a portfolio of some of the best professionals around. These candidates are recently screened and offer a variety of skill levels across many industries. Browse profiles with no obligation; if you see a candidate you like, contact us and we’ll make a connection. New profiles are added regularly, so be sure to visit often. Check it out now, here.

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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