The Changing Workforce

1. The Changing Workforce Bonnie Parks Executive Director Senior Worker Advocate Office Employment Development Department

2. California’s Future • Tight labor market • An aging population • More women working • Major ethnic shifts • Culturally diverse

3. The Big Picture

4. An Aging Workforce

5. Women Participation

6. The Next Generation

7. California: Ethnic Shifts

8. Government Challenges • Redesign Employment Models • Jobs and careers • Benefits • Training • Organization culture

9. Issues for Government • Scarce labor • Recruitment, training, benefit costs • Labor retention • Span generation/culture gaps

10. Employment Models • Old • Plentiful labor, mostly male, under 40, similar culture • Hire and train under 45 years of age • Assign job based on traditional career paths • Retire at age 55-62

11. Employment Models • New • Scarce labor, more women, over age 40, diverse culture • Hire and train based on ability to do job • Assign job based on skill sets and job needs • Retire when desired or necessary

12. State Best Practices Parks and Recreation • Partner with California Conservation Corp. • Corpsmember Transition Candidate Program Department of Mental Health • Psychiatric Technician certification

13. State Best Practices Employment Development Department • Student Interns • School to Career • Senior Mentoring

14. Best Practices • Adjust jobs and careers • Facilitate career development and job change • Provide flexible working conditions • Support creative job solutions

15. Best Practices • Retain and retrain employees • Continuous learning • Equal access to training • Adapt training to learning styles

16. Best Practices • Span generational and cultural gaps • Adjust company culture • Provide diversity training • Support skill mentors

17. Best Practices • Redesign benefits • Wellness and prevention programs • Dependent care

18. Summary America’s labor force is changing and government must adapt to succeed.