Remote work is a big, divisive topic right now. Some think it’s the future, while others think it was an experiment gone wrong.

But it’s also not the only way to attract top talent. And the equation for doing so has only gotten more confusion as a myriad of trends intersect, from layoffs to emerging technologies like AI.

So how can companies navigate this storm and truly attract the talent that matters? Listen in to find out.

Topics Covered:

00:00 – Introduction
03:26 – What it takes to attract top talent in 2023
06:36 – What employees really care about
14:13 – Positives and negatives of benefits
17:32 – Generational differences
27:44 – Will the return to office work?
34:35 – Differentiating through benefits
38:35 – Advice to attract top talent
44:16 – Closing thoughts

Resources:

A-Team study referenced:https://www.a.team/mission/college-grads-survey
iCIMS study referenced: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q3hepreozaurte/iCIMS-Class-of-2021-Report.pdf
Most recent iCIMS study: https://www.icims.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iCIMS-2023-Workforce-Report-FINAL.pdf
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