VIRTUAL THINK TANK: Building a Playbook for Recession Response

In an economic landscape characterized by market volatility, hiring slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions, the potential for a significant recession looms large. Employees are anxious about job security and the high cost of living, executives are seeking ways to safeguard profits, and HR leaders are under increasing pressure to navigate these challenges. The critical task is to balance workforce needs with the pressures of maintaining margins, all while preserving organizational culture, cohesion, and productivity in uncertain times.

• This Session will Examine:

  • Navigating Economic Volatility: Understanding how global instability, supply chain disruptions, and inflation are driving the recession risk and what this means for HR strategies.
  • Balancing Talent Acquisition with Cost Management: Developing strategies to compete for talent in a contracting economy while managing costs and avoiding overextension.
  • Preserving Culture Amidst Cost-Cutting: Ensuring that cost-saving measures do not erode company culture or employee morale, which are crucial for long-term resilience.
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Adapting workforce planning to address the challenges of unfilled positions and the need for efficiency in a potential downturn.
  • Automation and Technology Adoption: Exploring the role of automation and technology in maintaining productivity and reducing costs during economic contraction.
  • Compensation and Incentive Adjustments: Rethinking compensation strategies to reflect inflationary pressures while managing overall labor costs.