Diversifying the way the workforce is employed

Man-machine collaboration breaks the previous project manpower constraints, and then changes the talent skills and talent structure. The labor model of manufacturing industry is changing from a completely fixed labor model to an integrated labor model. This also means that the workforce structure of the enterprise will be composed of permanent employees, professional service providers, and freelancers.

Under the new normal, on the one hand, the market demand for talents has predictable peaks and valleys, such as the e-commerce logistics industry from May to June every year, September to November blue-collar employment gap increased; There are also irregular and sudden periodic fluctuations in demand, such as the phased use of outsourcing suppliers and on-site technical service personnel by an enterprise for digital upgrading. In the future, enterprises will increase flexibility in the way they employ workers.

For candidates, the traditional concept of sticking to a firm and seeking a stable job is gradually fading. Technology and competence make them more inclined to expand their skills and interpersonal networks, actively embrace new technology and new environment, constantly refresh their skill reserve, relieve career anxiety and stabilize employment.

In terms of skill reserve, candidates should improve soft skills, such as teamwork, communication with superiors and subordinates, colleagues, organization and management. On the other hand, China’s manufacturing industry faces the challenges of labor costs, added value, and diversification of market demand. Therefore, in terms of hard skills, candidates should combine market trends and demand pain points, and further think about the exploration of new technology skills, marketing, and the creation of state-owned brands.

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Looking for good candidates

In 2021, more job seekers will be willing to change jobs in search of more stable and ideal jobs.

The epidemic has produced disastrous enterprises for some domestic enterprises, and some enterprises have stopped production or been merged and acquired. The previous phenomenon of frozen salaries or bonuses in enterprises may be reduced with the optimization and reorganization of enterprise echelons. Enterprises that continue to freeze salaries will face the risk of brain drain and limited business development.

Under the new normal, the global economy is slowing down, and regional cooperation and development, such as RCEP, have brought certain new opportunities. For enterprises, whether to provide digital tools, good health care, good financial status, industry prospects and other new elements become important factors for candidates to consider. To be sure, candidates also need to have a clear understanding of their skills, career positioning, and where the current situation is going.

Data from the 2021 (fourth) Visionary Cup National College Student Innovation and Employment Promotion Competition show that more and more enterprises and employers attach equal importance to the hard skills and soft skills of talents.