a16z Podcast

Inside the 2023 Talent Tsunami: Layoffs, Remote Work & More

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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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