The Future of Work: How Small Businesses Can Compete in a Labor Shortage - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #120
What strategies can organizations adopt to address the ongoing labor shortage and attract the right talent in today’s competitive job market? In this episode, we explore the future of work by rethinking job roles, hiring strategies, and the importance of creativity in the modern workforce with Anita Lettink Partner & Founder at hrtechradar. With labor shortages affecting businesses worldwide, it's essential to adapt by considering flexible work hours, outsourcing, and new technologies. Our guest discusses how businesses, both small and large, can tap into underutilized talent pools and rethink traditional methods to stay competitive.
Takeaways:
- Rethink Traditional Work Structures: Businesses should evaluate whether tasks must be done on-site or if remote or outsourced work is a viable option, which could help tap into a global talent pool.
- Be Flexible with Job Requirements: Avoid rigid job descriptions. Simplify requirements and consider part-time or flexible hours, especially for those balancing caregiving responsibilities.
- Creativity Sets You Apart: Offering unconventional hours, like evening shifts, or flexible work arrangements could attract new talent and differentiate your business from competitors.
- Leveraging Technology and Automation: Integrating technology such as robots or QR code ordering systems can reduce workload and open new possibilities for employee roles and customer service.
- Outsource Non-Essential Roles: Jobs like bookkeeping, design, or customer support can be outsourced, even internationally, allowing businesses to reduce costs while accessing top talent.
- Fractionalizing Jobs to Maximize Efficiency: Reassessing job roles by breaking them into smaller tasks can lead to better job specialization or outsourcing certain responsibilities, improving overall efficiency.
- Adapt to a Changing Workforce: The global labor market is evolving, and companies need to adjust their strategies, whether through redefining jobs, using remote employees, or offering attractive benefits packages.
Quote of the Show:
- "Everything that you can rethink and where you can be creative, I would encourage you to do so because first of all, it sets you apart from the rest. And secondly, it allows you to tap into underutilized parts of the workforce.” - Anita Lettink
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitalettink/
- Company Website: https://hrtechradar.com/
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Creators and Guests
Host
Mike Vannoy
Mike is a digital-first marketing executive with 25 years dedicated to helping HR companies thrive. As a board member of an AI software company and Chief Marketing Officer at Asure, he's been at the forefront of AI, HR compliance trends, and the changing demographics that shape today's marketplace. Under his leadership at Sales Engine Media, the company predominantly focused on the payroll, HR, and benefits industries, earning multiple spots on the Inc5000 list. Actively involved in multiple small businesses, Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur adept at navigating the changing workforce dynamics. He has held multiple executive roles at industry-leading HR firms, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the sector.
