What Lessons Can We Learn From 2023?

Send us a Message!In this episode, we examine the important workforce events that happened in 2023, as well as what we should be the fundamental takeaways from this very busy year. We identify 5 main lessons to learn from 2023 that will impact our success in 2024.Our prescription for this episode: realize that things have permanently changed, and if we want to have success going forward, we need to think differently, revise our priorities, and move beyond the traditional way of doing things.Statistics Referenced:The number of workers on Strike in 2021 was 141,000 for the full calendar yearThe number of workers on Strike in 2022 was 242,000 for the full calendar yearThe number of workers on Strike in 2023 was 453,000 as of OctoberCornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Labor Action TrackerData as of October 2023(29%) of companies enforcing office returns are struggling with recruitment.76% of employees stand ready to jump ship if their companies decide to pull the plug on flexible work schedulesIn the SHED survey, the gravity of this situation becomes more evident. The survey equates the displeasure of shifting from a flexible work model to a traditional one to that of experiencing a 2% to 3% pay cut.Fortune (2023).  We’re now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it’s worse than we thought.Past Podcast Episodes Referenced:The 7X3 Rule:S2 E15 - Is Job Dissatisfaction Really That DangerousThe Autonomy Freeway:S2 E6 - Can we fix talent attraction and burnout with PTOFractional HR Supports:S2 E25 - When Should A Small Business Prioritize HR And Their Workplace CultureAI in the WorkplaceS2 E6 - What Is The Impact Of AI On HRAbout Our Hosts!James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention. Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity.For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.

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