Business leaders are facing a critical window to address the next wave of workforce challenges as Express Employment Professionals prepares to host its national "Explore Job Insights: Equipping Business Leaders for the Year Ahead" webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, the session is designed to provide actionable, research-driven data to help organizations navigate the complexities of the current labor market. This one-hour program offers professional development credits and focuses on the intersection of human talent and technological evolution in a digital-first hiring environment.
The webinar takes place Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. CST via ExpressPros.com.
Attendees can earn one credit hour approved by SHRM, HRCI, HRPA, and CPHR.
Discussions will focus on rising wage expectations and current turnover risk patterns.
The session explores how AI is actively redefining required skills and employer roles.
Research will address the shifting definition of "entry-level" roles for young workers.
Speakers include experts from Express Employment International and The Harris Poll.
The "Explore Job Insights" webinar will deliver timely insights into hiring practices, workplace culture, and overall organizational success for the coming year and beyond. Participants will gain visibility into the latest data regarding wage expectations and the shifting cost of securing and retaining talent. As turnover patterns fluctuate, understanding these signals is essential for leaders aiming to maintain stability within their teams.
Artificial intelligence continues to be a primary driver of workforce change. The session will examine AI's expanding influence on workflows, specifically how it is reshaping roles and creating new strategic crossroads for employers. By analyzing how technology redefines required skills, business leaders can better prepare their workforces for a future that balances automated efficiency with human expertise.
"The Job Insights webinar continues to shed light on how the workforce is changing in real time," said Bob Funk Jr., CEO, President and Chairman of Express Employment International. "Equipped with this data and the expertise of our speakers, leaders can move forward with clarity and put meaningful solutions into practice within their organizations."
A significant portion of the webinar will focus on the changing entry-level landscape. Rising experience and skill expectations are fundamentally redefining what constitutes an "entry-level" position, creating new challenges for both young workers and hiring managers. Leaders will gain insights into how to reshape these opportunities to remain competitive while fostering the next generation of talent.
Despite the shift toward a digital-first hiring world, the program emphasizes the "Human Advantage." Speakers will discuss why referrals, networking, and verified skills remain critical components of a successful recruitment strategy. By leveraging these human-centric elements alongside modern data, leaders can create a more resilient and effective hiring process.
Featured speakers include Sheena Hollander, International Spokesperson & Director of Corporate Communications & PR for Express Employment International, and Latoya Welch, Vice President of Research for Public Release at The Harris Poll. Their combined expertise in global communications and quantitative research ensures that the strategic insights provided are both high-level and grounded in current market realities.
Robert (Bob) Funk Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of Express Employment International, a global staffing franchisor founded and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He leads a portfolio of workforce solution brands, including the flagship Express Employment Professionals franchise, along with several affiliated brands serving specialized markets. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
At Express Employment Professionals, we're in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing more than 11 million people globally since its inception.
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