What crucial insights from last year can locations and workforce strategy leaders apply to 2024, and what will be the critical priorities this year and beyond? In this webinar, our experts explored the anticipated trends shaping 2024’s workforce and locations strategies. We discussed the impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic changes on locations, as well as the potential future direction of shoring strategies. Attendees gathered beneficial insights into strategic workforce decision-making for 2024 and ongoing, with a focus on methodologies for creating an optimized, balanced locations portfolio. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? What are the key learnings from 2023 in the locations and workforce strategy space? What are the top strategic priorities for locations and workforce strategy heads in 2024? Which locations offer untapped talent potential? How can locations and workforce strategy leadership leverage key trends for 2024 to achieve an optimal locations portfolio?

Talent dynamics are an ever-changing phenomenon with varying demand-supply, the emergence of new technologies, and changing work cultures. However, enterprises can stay competitive in the talent market by harnessing value from the tech-powered revolution, including generative AI, the maturity of hybrid work models, the reshaping of employability through skills, and the prioritization of sustainability. Watch this webinar where our expert analysts discussed trends likely to shape the talent market in 2024. The speakers answered critical questions about the current state of the talent crisis and provide valuable insights and strategies to help organizations thrive in an environment where talent remains a pivotal factor for success. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? Which demand segments will likely continue to face talent challenges in 2024, and how will the challenges impact organizations’ growth and innovation? How is generative AI likely to shape the dynamics of talent demand and supply in 2024? What roadmap should organizations follow to stay competitive and harness the latest tools and technologies to future-proof talent strategies?

Hiring and retaining talent proved to be the biggest challenge for global services leaders during 2021-2022, impacting enterprises and service providers alike. However, our 2023 Key Issues research shows that talent has dropped from number one to number three on a list of top challenges as the economic slowdown sets in. Despite a series of mass layoffs by global tech giants, companies continue to hire and retain relevant talent globally. Does that mean the talent crisis has been addressed? Or will talent remain an issue in 2023? In this webinar, our experts looked at the fundamentals of the talent market and uncover tools and techniques for building a successful talent strategy for 2023-2024. What questions did this webinar answered for participants? What demand segments are likely to continue to see talent shortages in 2023? What are the mistakes to avoid in the near term to bypass a talent catastrophe in the mid- to long-term? What are strategies for building and retaining future-proof talent?

Business leaders worldwide are bracing themselves for a possible recession. With increasing cost pressures and talent challenges, what do enterprises need to know to navigate a looming downturn, and could the demand for technology talent be easing up? In this webinar, our experts discussed the latest demand and supply trends, revealed new location hotspots, uncovered key strategies best-in-class companies are deploying to position themselves for success, and delivered their predictions for the next 12-24 months. What questions did the webinar answer for the participants? How long will the tech-talent demand-supply gap last? What are the key skills that leading companies are investing in? What are the new location hotspots companies are betting on? How can employers distinguish themselves for niche technology talent?