California’s Labor Conundrum: A Panel Discussion

Evening Agenda
  -  5:00 to 6:30 pm  >>  Registration, networking and seated dinner
  -  6:30 to 7:45 pm  >>  Welcome, panel presentation and Q&A
  -  7:45 pm               >>  Adjournment

As our society drives to recovery and restoration with a subsiding pandemic, our economy is confronting elevated levels of unemployment while open positions remain unfilled and employees are resigning at a record pace. Listen to an expert panel, led by moderator, Jane Wells of CNBC, as they discuss the labor shortage and hear about innovative programs for recruiting, training and re-education driving to a vibrant workforce. Topics to be discussed include:

The Great Resignation
  -  Great Attrition vs. Great Attraction
  -  Willingness to quit without another job lined up
  -  Government stimulus (helping or hurting)
  -  Life Balance
  -  Retention programs

COVID Hangover
  -  Return to work and work styles
  -  Vaccination mandates

Demographic Shifts and Size of Talent Pool
  -  Boomers >> Gen X >> Gen Y (Millennials) >> Gen Z (Zoomers) >> Gen A
  -  Location, location, location
  -  Diversity, equity and inclusion

What’s Next?  What Can We Do?
  -  Activate the next generation(s)
  -  Challenge practices