Straight Talk: Workforce Development

The hiring landscape has changed, and it has pressured some industries in the Puget Sound region — specifically hospitality, manufacturing, and health care — to change with it. So how are employers educating and engaging the workforce of the future? Who’s making investments and who's cutting back? And why are some employers able to hire quicker than others? During this virtual discussion, we’ll interview an economist who will share both pre-covid employment data as well as trends to expect moving forward. We’ll check in with leaders in the restaurant, tech and manufacturing industry to hear how they are adjusting to changes in the labor market and what advice they have for employers facing this challenge.