Despite the Federal Reserve's rigorous efforts to apply brakes to the fast-moving economy, the U.S. labor market continues to show remarkable strength. But behind this seeming resilience are severe labor shortages that continue to restrict productivity and progress for many organizations.

To untangle the contradictions and provide an outlook for the 2023 labor market landscape, WorldatWork welcomes Dr. Selcuk Eren, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, for the Opening Session keynote, followed by an intimate fireside chat. 

Dr. Eren will offer an in-depth, up-to-the-minute analysis of both the overt and covert influences contributing to persistent labor shortages, such as demographic shifts, industry-specific dynamics, technological advancements, and post-pandemic workforce priorities. He will explore the implications for corporations, especially concerning workforce planning, talent strategies and HR leadership, and will highlight potential areas of opportunity and challenge for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Following his remarks, the audience will be invited to pose their own questions.