Ep. 133 – Winning the Workforce War: What Employees Really Want

What really motivates employees and keeps them engaged at work? In Part 1 of his 4-part series “Winning the Workforce War,” Dr. Bryant tackles this question on attracting and retaining top talent. He discusses the evolving challenges organizations face in today’s shifting landscape, from remote work dynamics to intensifying competition for skilled workers. But are employees’ basic wants and needs all that different from the past? Dr. Bryant reveals strikingly similar results from a workplace survey back in the 1940s - yet emphasizes leaders must continually adapt their strategies across generations to foster cultures of inclusion, growth, and appreciation. If you’re a leader looking to improve, this is the episode for you.   [00:00 - 06:25] - Evolving Workforce Challenges Shifting expectations require rethinking traditional approaches Remote work necessitates adapting retention strategies Heightened competition makes hiring top talent difficult   [06:26 - 08:53] - Construction & Maintenance Issues Aging workforce leading to growing skills gaps Struggle to attract younger workers Reliance on subcontractors due to shortages   [08:54 - 13:21] - Low Employee Engagement Only 33% engaged at work in 2023 Gallup survey Declining role clarity especially for remote staff Hurts collaboration, goals, wellbeing and cohesion   [13:22 - 22:29] - Core Employee Desires & Actions Employees want appreciation, involvement, and support Interesting work and growth matter along with good pay Similar desires seen back in 1940s survey - must adapt over time Key actions: foster culture of inclusion and career growth   Pivot for More in 2024 - https://bit.ly/3QZL3gK   If this content impacts you, please subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from me and guests working to help you engineer your success!   Text PIVOT to 1-804-913-2579. Make 2024 the year of no regrets.   Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions.   Let’s connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I’d love to hear from you. Sign Up for the Email List: https://bit.ly/3QFzcWW   You have the strength of a hero within you.    Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life. <b