What Leaders Need To Know About Critical Talent Challenges

“They’re all lazy.”

I’ve been speaking to a founder about acquiring his company which has grown frustrated with the talent pool, especially for entry-level positions. It seems that people want government handouts instead of building their careers. But, unfortunately, government assistance doesn’t last forever.

He’s not the only one.

I speak to companies worldwide, including mine, that struggle with varying degrees of talent challenges. But what doesn’t solve the problem is complaining about it.

The issue is more complex than just government aid.

The real talent challenges.

Most companies are fumbling the opportunity of work-from-home. They’re mandating employees back to the office, but that’s no longer a viable option for most knowledge workers.

Instead of labeling remote work as evil, leaders need to resolve the issues associated with it. Some employers state its Zoom fatigue, poor collaboration, among others as the issue, but these are simple fixes.

Unemployment benefits are a real issue, so you need to get creative. Your level of creativity depends on your industry and company.