How social impact can help address skilled worker shortage

The Social Impact Show

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?