2021 Global pandemic survey: A focus on the labour market
Results are in
As we adapt to the changing workplace, employee expectations are reshaping the world of work. Mercer’s latest Global pandemic survey on labour market challenges and returning to the worksites examines 103 Canadian employers perspectives on attraction and retention, and the actions they are taking to compete for talent.
What’s driving the attraction and retention challenges – according to employers?
Voluntary turnover
Attraction challenges
Employers are feeling the pressure – especially with their mid-career professionals and managers
Employers experiencing higher levels of attrition for this segment
16%
Senior Mgmt/Executives
36%
Mid-Career Prof/Mgr
33%
Entry level professionals
13%
Hourly office workers
18%
Hourly front-line workers
11%
Hourly factory workers
Employers experiencing moderate to significant difficulty recruiting
25%
Senior Mgmt/ Executives
39%
Mid-Career Prof/Mgr
20%
Entry level professionals
7%
Hourly office workers
14%
Hourly front-line workers
9%
Hourly factory workers
How are employers responding?
Strategic actions being taken
Enhancing workplace flexibility
Investing in DE&I
Reevaluating comp and ben
Reviewing the EVP
Strategic workforce planning
Financial actions
To address talent acquisition
To address retention
Employees value flexibility. It’s no coincidence, more companies capitalizing on it.
Seize the opportunity
COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever. It showed employees that another workplace is possible – and economic conditions as the pandemic subsides have given them the power to demand it.
