1 Improving the Workforce Development System to Meet the Needs of Employers Kelly Hastings, SHRM

Overview of SHRM Identifying the problem Overview of current system What is working? Suggestions for improved coordination Agenda

3 3 Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit us at shrm.org.shrm.org SHRM?

 Founded in 1948  World’s largest professional association dedicated to HR  Headquartered in Alexandria, VA  About 400 staff members  Over 280,000 professional and student members in more than 140 countries  More than 575 affiliated local chapters  Over 6,000 volunteer leaders 4 SHRM Structure

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 One of the top trends HR professionals rated as having a major impact is a shortage of skilled workers.  The current federal structure is complicated.  How can the system be improved to be more responsive to employers?  Opportunities with WIOA, proposed regulations Identifying the Problem

Percentage of Organizations Having Difficulty Recruiting for Full-Time Regular Positions in the Last 12 Months 7

Main Reasons That Organizations Have Experienced Difficulty in Hiring for Full-Time Regular Positions (All Industries) 8

Understanding the Current System GAO found that 9 federal agencies spent $18 billion to administer 47 employment and training programs The system is viewed as a “social service” program; not a tool helpful to business

Reliant upon local relationships and leadership Assisting with initial screening process Provided direct training funds Assisted with Apprenticeship programs Assisted with meeting certain EEOC requirements Assisted with job fair and job postings Facilitated partnership with local community college Operated as an extension of the HR office, small employers How are members using the System?

–Employer-Driven- with Business-led Workforce Boards –Maximize flexibility- limit mandates and prescriptiveness –Expand training options- allows for greater on-the-job training (OJT); incumbent worker training, and cohort training; eliminate sequence of services –Strategic partnerships with training providers – allow business to work with education and training providers –Non-Duplicative and Flexible- services must be targeted to the individuals, coordinated from multiple sources Benefits of WIOA, New Opportunities

Recommendations Chapter Meetings – Meet Employers Where They Are –Attend meetings, ask to present, join! Common Language – “talent management”; “recruiting” Different titles and functions within HR Opportunities with a common identifier in terms of education Access Points - Workforce Readiness Advocates in each Chapter (websites) Conferences – expo halls, state & national conferences Unique opportunities with smaller chapters, rural areas 12

Check out the local SHRM chapter: chapters/professionalchapters/

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