The a16z Show
Inside the 2023 Talent Tsunami: Layoffs, Remote Work & More
The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Remote work is a big, divisive topic right now. Some think it’s the future, while others think it was an experiment gone wrong.
But it’s also not the only way to attract top talent. And the equation for doing so has only gotten more confusion as a myriad of trends intersect, from layoffs to emerging technologies like AI.
So how can companies navigate this storm and truly attract the talent that matters? Listen in to find out.
Topics Covered:
– Introduction
– What it takes to attract top talent in 2023
– What employees really care about
– Positives and negatives of benefits
– Generational differences
– Will the return to office work?
– Differentiating through benefits
– Advice to attract top talent
– Closing thoughts
Resources:
A-Team study referenced:https://www.a.team/mission/college-grads-survey
iCIMS study referenced: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q3hepreozaurte/iCIMS-Class-of-2021-Report.pdf
Most recent iCIMS study: https://www.icims.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iCIMS-2023-Workforce-Report-FINAL.pdf
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