How Can the Global Labor Shortage be Addressed?
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How Can the Global Labor Shortage be Addressed?

Find out about the current state of global labor markets, the impact of an aging population, and potential solutions to labor shortages.

 

 

Many large economies across the globe are experiencing or will experience labor shortages over the next decade. How can countries address these gaps, and to what extent can artificial intelligence (AI) and immigration solve the workforce crisis?

 

Join Steve Odland and guest Dana Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out about the current state of global labor markets, the impact of an aging population, and potential solutions to labor shortages.

 

00:00 Introduction and Setup  

00:40 Welcome to C Suite Perspectives  

01:11 Global Labor Market Outlook  

02:12 Aging Population and Labor Shortages  

05:23 Impact of Immigration on Labor Markets  

08:30 AI and Automation in the Workforce  

10:15 Regional Labor Market Differences  

15:43 Solutions to Labor Shortages  

18:21 Engaging the Domestic Workforce  

29:49 Final Thoughts and Conclusion 

 

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Many large economies across the globe are experiencing or will experience labor shortages over the next decade. How can countries address these gaps, and to what extent can artificial intelligence (AI) and immigration solve the workforce crisis?

 

Join Steve Odland and guest Dana Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out about the current state of global labor markets, the impact of an aging population, and potential solutions to labor shortages.

 

00:00 Introduction and Setup  

00:40 Welcome to C Suite Perspectives  

01:11 Global Labor Market Outlook  

02:12 Aging Population and Labor Shortages  

05:23 Impact of Immigration on Labor Markets  

08:30 AI and Automation in the Workforce  

10:15 Regional Labor Market Differences  

15:43 Solutions to Labor Shortages  

18:21 Engaging the Domestic Workforce  

29:49 Final Thoughts and Conclusion 

 

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