2024 World of Work with Chris Bjorling

In the first episode of 2024, Bill Banham talks with Chris Bjorling about what to expect from the labor market in 2024. Listen too as they talk about ways AI will continue to augment the HR function plus they preview some key industry events in the year ahead!Topics include:The Labor Department's Job Openings and LaborTurnover Survey, or JOLTS report, recently showed that there were 1.34 vacancies for every unemployed person in October, the lowest since August 2021 and down from 1.47 in September.  Fewer workers are resigning, which over time could help ease wage inflation. If fewer workers are resigning, what does that mean/what challenges does that present for attracting talent in 2024?Fewer workers are resigning so what opportunities does that present for long-term training, professional development and improving the overall performance of the org? What other factors could shape things in 2024? E.g. Presidential election, the war in Ukraine, war in Israel and Palestine, elections for the European Parliament, President Trump’s trial, Putin seeking re-election, the solar eclipse!What tech trends should HR professionals keep an eye on in 2024? Where is AI taking us? What are some of the must-attend HR events in 2024? Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events