Topic 1: Finding and Retaining Talent

According to the ManpowerGroup 2018 Talent Shortage Survey (2018), employers are struggling to fill open jobs. Job seekers may also have struggles finding the jobs they want (Zahn, 2018). Understanding the causes of this problem can alleviate the gap between employer talent shortage and candidate success in the search effort, increasing company success in a world economy that is experiencing a talent shortage.

DIRECTIONS

Main Response

• Using the readings and videos for this unit as a base, along with other sources you uncover in your research, provide a synopsis of the points that stand out for you on the gap discussed above.
• Use the 6-step problem-solving process from Unit 2 to complete a diagnosis on the problem(s) as you see it/them. Use Steps 1–5 and explain how you would incorporate Step 6, Follow Up & Evaluate Progress.
• Post the results of this diagnosis, including how you used integrative thinking in the completion of the diagnosis.
• If given the opportunity, how would you use this information to increase hiring and retention success in the simulation?

References (use these references for assignment)

ManpowerGroup. (2018). Solving the talent shortage. Retrieved from https://go.manpowergroup.com/talent-shortage-2018#thereport

Zahn, M. (2018). Get your job application into the hands of a hiring manager with this perfect method. Money, 47(10), 18–19. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=133107592&site=eds-live

Read the following articles and watch the videos that will be used in discussions and/or assignments:

Articles:

• Waal, Anastasia de. ( © 2019).The job-ready guide: how to set yourself up for career success. [Skillsoft version] Chapter 10: Understanding what Employers Want. Retrieved from https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/sso/skillport?context=145383
• Seiko, A. (2018). It’s not a job, it’s an employee experience: To recruit and retain the best workers in the ir markets, Nvidia, Ingersoll Rand and Genentech have all adopted a more holistic approach to employee management. Industry Week/IW, 267(6), 20. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=134011682&site=eds-live
• Zahn, M. (2018). Get your job application into the hands of a hiring manager with this perfect method. Money, 47(10), 18–19. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=133107592&site=eds-live

Videos:

• Clark, D. (2018). Get your talents noticed. [Video file]. Available from Skillsoft: https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/sso/skillport?context=141716
• Cowart, L. (2017). Career development. [Video file]. Available from Skillsoft: https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/sso/skillport?context=132898