#workforce-dynamics

#workforce-dynamics

Veteran technicians, who have spent their careers mastering the nuances of complex systems, are exiting the workforce in large numbers, and there is no clear plan for passing on their knowledge.

In the past, there was an unspoken policy that most businesses 'don't get political'-a sentiment I don't disagree with. But the hard truth is the modern workforce is aware of what's going on in the world, and they see acquiescence or silence as being complicit.

Agentic AI systems are transitioning from passive tools to active collaborators, performing tasks on behalf of humans while making independent decisions without direct oversight.

The Inland Empire has 2.2 million workers but only 1.7 million jobs, leaving a 531,000 worker surplus—highest in the nation for this workplace mismatch.

Leadership is a demanding role beyond just managing tasks; it requires empathy, resilience, and creating an environment where employees can thrive.