The Future of Skilled Labor: Navigating the New Employment Landscape with Nathan Pritikin

In this episode, Nathan Pritikin, a professional in IT and contract manufacturing, joins us to discuss workforce development and the current employment challenges facing various industries, including logistics, transportation, and IT. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on the employee supply chain and how businesses can adapt to these changes.

Main Points

1. Workforce challenges across industries: Nathan, Andy, and Lalo agree that there's a noticeable employee shortage, whether it comes to skilled labor or individuals with degrees and certifications. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the employee supply chain, leaving companies struggling to find the right candidates for open positions.

2. Post-COVID work ethic: The pandemic has had a detrimental impact on work ethic as companies face difficulties in finding employees with a strong work ethic and retaining them. In some cases, employees commit to work without putting forth effort or giving up when things get tough.

3. Addressing the workforce shortages: Nathan states that businesses need to rise to the occasion and adapt to the changing workforce landscape. By participating in workforce development initiatives and being more aggressive with their strategies, companies can address employee shortages and find the right talent.

4. The importance of employer involvement: The success of workforce development programs relies heavily on employer engagement. Employers can contribute to their local communities and make a substantial impact on people's lives by participating in workforce development initiatives.

5. Finding and retaining talent: In order to improve workforce development efforts, employers should focus on fostering a supportive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and investing in continuous employee personal and professional development.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

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• Nathan Pritikin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-pritikin/ 

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