As optimism about the economy increases and the War for Talent intensifies, employers are boosting their investments to attract and keep the best people, according to Randstad Sourceright's “2018 Talent Trends Report.”
The HR solutions provider surveyed more than 800 C-suite and human capital leaders in 17 countries, and found that 51 percent of employers plan to increase their investments in onsite benefits and innovative technologies this year to improve productivity and retain top talent. Why? A majority (70 percent) are optimistic about the business outlook for 2018 – but that also increases their concerns about talent scarcity.
“Beating the competition for talent in 2018 begins in the workplace,” says Randstad Sourceright’s CEO Rebecca Henderson. “Record low unemployment levels and a growing skills gap are driving employers to focus on improving their overall workplace experience so they can retain top employees and attract potential talent.”
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
