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May 6, 2021
Critical Concerns in Hiring for Q2'2021
WHITE COLLAR
1. Remote training and onboarding process
needs to be monitored and improved
2. Traditional performance management
models aren't as effective in virtual
workforce
3. Competition for local talent is no longer
restricted to local employers
4. Remote compensation decisions need to
be made and determined to be national,
location based, or whether onsite
premiums are necessary
5. Talent pools of skilled labor are migrating
at increasing rates an require new
sourcing strategies to optimize hiring
process
6. Localized Salary History Bans require
national policy and process
BLUE COLLAR
1. Demand for blue collar roles has tripled
since pre-Covid and the number of
candidates has decreased at same time
2. Pro-Act (if passed by senate) will drive
unionization activity and limit employer
action to restrict worker access
3. Increased momentum of OSHA requires
evaluation of current protocols to ensure
effective processes are established in
the event of onsite visit or investigation
4. An estimated 30% workers are at/below
poverty rate and eligible for government
assistance which may limit their ability to
work over a certain number of hours
5. Extended and double shifts contribute to
turnover due to family responsibilities
