Warning: Surprises ahead. Leaders from different industries at Randstad USA weigh in on their predictions for the workforce in 2018. Are you ready for what's coming for your organization and your team?

1. six workforce trends
that will dominate 2018.

2. New innovations means business leaders
must adapt and evolve in 2018.
an exciting time for
talent management.

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workforce trends that will
dominate 2018 — and beyond.
• Increased salary compensation
• Flexible work options
• Need for STEM skills
• Automation working alongside humans
• Demand for soft skills
• Data moves beyond HR

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#1: money still talks – but
you’ll need to start listening.
“Companies that continue to keep wages
below market will struggle with employee
attraction and retention. It’s time to realize
that wages may win the people wars.”
Greg Dyer, President, Randstad Commercial Staffing
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#2: the importance of
flexibility to attract talent.
“If 2017 is any indicator of what’s to come,
we’ll see a more flexible work day/week
coupled with a more relaxed work
environment.”
Jodi Chavez, President, Randstad Professionals & Life
Sciences
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“High demand roles in STEM fields will
continue to be a primary focus for
employers in 2018.”
Jim Link, Chief Human Resources Officer,
Randstad North America
#3: upskilling to solve the
STEM skill gaps.

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“AI and machine learning will create
opportunities for workers, not take them
away, and we’ll soon see humans working
alongside machines to improve operations
and processes across the organization.”
Alan Stukalsky, Chief Digital Officer,
Randstad North America
#4: automation will help
humans – not replace them.

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“Several industries will rely even more on
finding hires with the right blend of technical
and soft skills.”
Abigail Tremble, President, Randstad Healthcare
#5: advancements in
technology will drive
demand for soft skills.

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“The ability for analytics and machine
learning to match candidates with the right
recruiters or to do an initial screening will
make the hiring process faster and more
streamlined.”
Graig Paglieri, President, Randstad Technologies &
Engineering
#6: people and predictive
analytics move beyond
HR-specific data.

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bonus: roles we’ll see
more of in 2018.
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Abigail Tremble,
President,
Randstad Healthcare
Alan Stukalsky,
Chief Digital Officer,
Randstad North America
Graig Paglieri, President,
Randstad Technologies
& Engineering
Jodi Chavez, President,
Randstad Professionals
& Life Sciences
Pharmacists
Travel Registered Nurses
Case Review Nurses
Data Scientists
Robotics Architects
AR/VR Engineers
Cybersecurity Roles
Automation Engineers
Agile Coaches
Robotics Engineers
Business Analysts
Financial Analysts
Clinical Study Manager
Drug Safety Associate

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bonus: top non-traditional
benefits for 2018.
• Feedback and input programs
• Wellness perks
• Student debt reduction
• Corporate social responsibility programs
• Free food
• On-site fitness centers
• Competitive leave time for maternity and
paternity
• Free commute options (Uber, Lyft)

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successful 2018.
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