For most companies, the current economy has meant downsizing rather than expansion, hiring has been at a minimum, layoffs have been more frequent and promotions infrequent. Training has been put “on hold,” and feelings of job security are at an all time low.

However, with the anticipated turn around in the economy, there will be new challenges. Will your company be ready? Some recent facts to consider:

  • The demand for employees will exceed the supply within the next decade.
     
     
  • A 33% shortfall in college graduates is anticipated that will result in a shortage of 6 million new employees to replace retirees.
     
     
  • Turnover costs range from .75 to 1.5 % of an employee's compensation.
     
     
  • Younger employees have different expectations about their work lives - hours of work, relocation, travel, education and training.
     
     
  • Most employees don't know what to do after “getting the job.” They don’t know how to manage their careers within the organization - leading to frustration, feelings of lack of appreciation, and low morale.
     
     
  • Top talent will look for new opportunities as the economy improves.
     
     
  • Most companys do not address succession planning.


  Career Connections is for companies that are:


  • Proactive in addressing future business challenges and opportunities relative to human resource development and management.
     
     
  • Committed to employee development, satisfaction and retention.
     
     
  • Focused on being a “preferred employer.”
     
     
  • Seeking an experienced partner with proven results to assist them with those efforts.