The Great Realization: 20 Accelerating Trends related to the 2022 U.S. Labor Landscape

The Great Realization report

The trends driving transformation are not new, but newly urgent. In 2022, we are now seeing the emergence of the Great Realization where both workers and companies recognize we need something new and different.  Discover 20 accelerating trends by downloading our detailed report called “The Great Realization: Accelerating Trends, Renewed Urgency in the U.S.”

The impact of the pandemic combined with the acceleration of digital transformation will continue to bring profound transformation to global labor markets and workforces. This “Great Realization” has resulted in a 2022 labor landscape and supporting workforce trends that fall into 4 major trend categories: What Workers Want, Talent Scarcity, Tech Accelerates, Companies Reset

“The post-pandemic hiring recovery that has been underway for some time will continue to carry momentum into 2022 with employers predicting strong demand for talent across key sectors,” Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO

We invite you to view the 28-page report below or download “The Great Realization” as a PDF. If you’d like to discuss how the labor trends affect our local market in Illinois, please Contact Us to start the discussion.

 

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