Increasing Benefits While Decreasing Risk

Today, defense organizations are struggling to secure and retain the exceptional talent they need to thrive. In part, this is due to a broader labor shortage, which is hindering companies in nearly every industry. However, shifts in worker sentiment are also playing a role in the equation. Ultimately, the pandemic altered how the workforce views employers and how jobs fit into their overall lives. This is partially what spurred The Great Resignation, as employees began finding their employers lacking and, since it’s a candidate’s market, chose to head out in search of something better. While labor shortages will remain an issue for the foreseeable future, organizations do have the ability to alter their offerings to position themselves as employers of choice. Increasing benefits is a straightforward way to start, as it can show that a company is willing to do more to support the needs of its workforce. Additionally, certain benefits can effectively ......