Advice from the Frontline: How Warehouse & Distribution Can Overcome the Labor Squeeze

Advice from the Frontline: How Warehouse & Distribution Can Overcome the Labor Squeeze


How Warehouse & Distribution Can Overcome the Labor Squeeze

The labor shortage is a global problem with big numbers to back it up.

  • 4.5 million. That’s the number of people who quit their jobs in March 2022 , according to the U.S. Department of Labor's JOLTS report.
  • 600,000. This number comes from the Institute of Employment Studies (IES) and represents how many fewer people there are in the workforce compared to 2019, before the pandemic .
  • The American Trucking Association reports a current shortage of 80,000 truck drivers and anticipates the shortage to double by 2030.
  • 47 percent of shippers and 73 percent of 3PLs report that finding, training and retaining qualified labor is one of their top challenges.

Meanwhile, there are organizations winning the battle for the best frontline workers. But where’s the disconnect? How can some companies struggle with the labor squeeze while other organizations continue to flourish with a skilled and engaged workforce?

The bridge between the two can be found in forward-thinking strategies that focus on employee retention.

The winning organizations referred to took great lengths to understand WHY their employees were leaving, WHEN they were most likely to quit, and HOW to engage and retain their workforce effectively.

In this white paper, you’ll learn about the three horizons of quitting and how to address each one effectively. You’ll also learn what’s important to frontline workers and how you can meet their needs – today and tomorrow – to build the dream team all organizations for increased productivity and efficiencies.

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