A serious talent shortage looms in the U.S., and a new comprehensive study indicates that many employers aren’t taking the steps necessary to retain and attract employees.
The recent Emerging Workforce Study, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Spherion Corporation, reveals a troubling gap between employers and employees on critical workplace issues. For the first time, the study was expanded to include data from employers, allowing Spherion to provide a more complete picture of the employment landscape.
Some of the major findings of the study include the fact that 60 percent of workers rate time and flexibility as very important factors in retention, but only 35 percent of employers feel the same. Additionally, 49 percent of employers rate financial compensation as a very important driver of retention, while 69 percent of workers believe it is.
“There’s no doubt that talent will be a defining success factor for companies in the years to come,” said Roy Krause, Spherion president and chief executive officer. “Our latest Study sheds light on how differently employers and employees view workplace issues, and it is...
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