Consider Opportunities for Flexibility

Offer flexible schedules and opportunities for remote work; consider how to engage the part-time workforce by redesigning jobs to allow for greater flexibility in scheduling and locations.

  • Identify tasks that require little to no training and could be done remotely; consider allowing employees in non-remote occupations the chance to do these tasks from home one day per week.
  • Leverage mobile scheduling apps to allow hourly workers to easily find available shifts across numerous locations and sign up for hours that fit their schedule.

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Tactics

Seeking stability Generation X (1965-1980) values flexibility, as these workers usually have responsibilities for aging parents as well as their own children. However, they tend…

Monitor Emerging Skills Anticipate future gaps through workforce planning to determine which occupations and skills you will need in the future. Establish internal and external…

Identify Desired Skills Determine how skills will be assessed at each stage of the interview process and decide on a baseline that candidates must meet…