wired employer's guide 20070712r1

8/14/2019 Wired Employer's Guide 20070712r1

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WIRED to the Workforce System:

An EmployerAn Employers Guide to Talents Guide to Talent

Development in Regional EconomiesDevelopment in Regional Economies

Presenters: Richard D. Maher, Pres.Maher & MaherWorkforce Development Consultants

www.mahernet.com

Scott Neilan, SPHR Director, HRArmed Forces Insurance


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Agenda

The Public Workforce System

Understanding the Needs of Employers

Offering Solutions Based on Needs

The System in Action

The One-Stop Map: What to Expect &

How to Connect

Summary and Q&A


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Lets Begin with YouYou!

Which character best represents the services provided bythe Public Workforce System?

1. Toto: Best friend and value-added partner, always there when needed

2. The Good Witch: Helping job seekers--a social services organization

3. The Wicked Witch: Difficult to work with

4. A Munchkin: Short on employer services

5. The Wizard: Not quite sure whats behind the curtain

6. Dorothy: Finding the way, but not quite there yet


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The Public Workforce System:One-Stop for Talent Development

Assisting employers improve profitability and productivity,and reduce employer-related liability

A vast network of information and resources to helpemployers develop human capital.

3,200 Delivery Points Nationwide Access through multiple Federal, State, and Local Web sites

$11 billion invested annually

An effective partner that will reach skilled, available workers


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OneOne--Stop CentersStop Centers

Additional StateFunded Programs

Federally Funded ProgramsFederally Funded Programs

State AgenciesState Agencies

Wagner-PeyserAct

WorkforceInvestment

Agency

Perkins ActWelfare to

WorkOther

Basic Workforce Investment System


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Provide real-time local workforce information and trends

Serve as employers point of access to qualified workers

Serve as a point of access to a host of services to supportyour HR function

Support each phase of the employment cycle from planning, to recruitment, to training, to transitioning and

downsizing -- with targeted services and solutions

One-Stop Career Centers


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Understanding the Needs of Employers

Understanding Employer Needs


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Recognizing Employer Challenges Increasing Competition from Global Economy

Changing US Workforce Aging Population Increasing Diversity

Technology-Driven Economy

The Skills Gap

The Resource Gap


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The 4 Universal Business Needs

1. Increase Profitability

I needto make money.

2. Reduce Liability I needto keep the money I make.

3. Improve Productivity I need to produce more with less.

4. Ease of Use I needyou to be a partner who is easy to work with.


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Perceived Value

Vendor(Low)

Partner(High)

Employers want partnerswhofocus on

their needs

Vendors sell products

Partners are committed to helpingtheir clients succeed theyprovide solutions


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Offering Solutions

Based on the 4 Universal Needs

Offering Solutions Based on the

4 Universal Needs


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Employers Need Creative Solutions

Dependable Recruiting Pipelines Entry Level

Alternative Labor Pools Transitioned Workers

Selection Based on YOURCriteria:

Competency/Skill Assessment

Entry Level Pay Rates Probability of Retention/Advancement

Retention of Incumbent Workers

Limitation of Liability

Single Point of Contact

Reflecting an Understanding of yourUnique Needs Client Relationship Management


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Solution Sets**

1. Recruitment & Hiring Solutions

2. Training & Education Solutions

3. Transition Solutions

4. Information Solutions

5. Support Service Solutions

** Generically Branded & Employer Benefit Oriented


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Transition Solutions


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The Public Workforce System in Action


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Company Background

Founded in 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) is a

direct writer of personal lines insurance productsexclusively for the military and Department of Defensecommunity

AFI insures property in all 50 states, DC, and USterritories. Current annual written premium is$81,000,000, generated by over 150,000 policies

AFIs 230 employees work in two offices in Leavenworth,KS (suburban Kansas City area)


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Challenges

Increased external recruiting and hiring forpositions requiring higher level skills

Skills of both applicants and current employees

not keeping pace with job requirements

Limited organizational resources (both human and

financial) to address recruiting and workforcedevelopment challenges


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AFIs Strategy

Pursue mutually advantageous long-termrelationships

Evaluate effectiveness as you would with anyother business partner

Communicate changing business and workforce

requirements


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The One-Stop Map:

What to Expect & How to Connect


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How to Connect Find the nearest One-Stop Career Center:

www.servicelocator.org 1-877-US2-JOBS

1-877-889-5627 (TTY)

Form partnerships for multi-state employers. Contact U.S.DOL ETA Business Relations Group

[email protected]

(202) 693-3949


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Questions


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