What Candidates Want and What Companies Need, and What’s Changing

LinkedIn Report: Navigating the Talent Shift

According to LinkedIn’s chief economist, Karin Kimbrough, “it’d be a mistake to focus too much on pre-pandemic norms and assume we’re going back there.”

While the supply and demands of the talent market do tend to be cyclical, she says, that doesn’t mean we’ll return to the pre-COVID status quo.

“I don’t think we will,” says Karin, whose commentary is featured throughout the new report. “The future is going to be totally different.”?

Since COVID, the logistics industry is part of the massive “Great Reshuffle.”

With companies recalibrating and workers redefining their priorities, here’s a quick dive into LinkedIn’s latest report on what candidates now want and what it means for logistics.

Key Takeaways for Logistics Leaders:

1. Flexibility Matters More Than Ever: Candidates are prioritizing flexible work arrangements, with a 12% increase in demand since 2020. While remote work might be trickier in logistics, flexible shifts, on-demand scheduling, and adaptability are critical.

2. Work-Life Balance Is a Top Priority: Work-life balance ranks as the most important factor for job seekers today. But logistics companies are struggling to deliver. Offering a clear boundary between work and personal time could be a game-changer in attracting and retaining top talent.

3. The Skills of Tomorrow: Inclusivity, communication, and adaptability are increasingly valued skills. Top-performing logistics teams are building on these soft skills to enhance collaboration, especially as hybrid work becomes the norm.

The “Great Reshuffle” may continue, but logistics companies that adapt to these new trends are set to thrive in the long term.

Stay agile, stay prepared. TARIQ ZAMAN

PSA: Candidates are speaking loud and clear balance, flexibility, and growth matter more than ever. Are you listening?