
 The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
 The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 382 | William Vanderbloemen on Why 2021 Will Be the Year So Many People Quit and Future Staffing Trends
 Dec 1, 2020 
 William Vanderbloemen, founder of an executive search firm for Christian organizations and former senior pastor, shares key insights about 2021 staffing trends. He predicts a significant turnover surge as people reevaluate their lives post-COVID. The conversation covers the rise of remote work, the need for digitally savvy leaders, and the importance of planned pastoral succession. Vanderbloemen underscores how churches must adapt to new hires and communication demands while reflecting on lessons from leadership transitions like Willow Creek. 
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Prepare Virtual Infrastructure Now
- Build virtual readiness and consistent virtual presentation so your organization can flip to remote quickly.
- Standardize backdrops, cameras, and processes to make remote work and interviews seamless.
2021 Will Be A Year Of Turnover
- William predicts 2021 will be a major year of turnover across churches, schools, and nonprofits due to delayed churn and life re-evaluations from COVID.
- Leaders should prepare now because strong staff you don't expect to lose may leave unexpectedly.
Losing A Top Team Member During COVID
- Holly, a top team member, left during COVID to start her own marketing company, catching William by surprise.
- He celebrated her success while describing the emotional 'vomit bucket' moment of losing top staff.






