Dec 2, 2022
In this
episode, you'll learn about the skilled worker shortage across
North America and how social impact can help find solutions.
We chat with
Melissa Hazelwood from Ferguson, and explore the current and future
impacts of the skilled worker shortage, how career perceptions have
changed and what's currently being done to address these
shortages.
Timestamp of our discussion:
0:46 - What is the skilled worker shortage across North
America?
2:16 - What type of positions are there a shortage of?
5:05 - Is there more recognition today of different career
streams other than the traditional path through college
degrees?
6:20 - Has the perception of pay and compensation
changed?
7:06 - What are the impacts of skilled worker shortage today
and into the future?
8:33 - How has the pandemic impacted the shortage?
10:05 - What's currently being done to alleviate the skilled
worker's shortage?
11:58 - Transitions from other careers to skilled trade
13:33 - How can social impact and social impact
professionals
help with a solution in addressing skilled work
shortage?
14:26 - How has Ferguson supported skilled trade?