Shaping the Future: Labor Trends and Leadership Excellence

Shifts in labor markets, demographic changes, and population trends are transforming the workforce faster than ever before. NAWLA members are facing a competitive landscape where attracting, developing, and retaining top talent depends not just on pay and benefits—but on the quality of leadership. In this session, participants will explore the latest workforce data on population growth, generational shifts, and employment trends, and connect it directly to what matters most: leadership excellence. Together, we’ll uncover how leadership practices influence retention, employee development, and organizational culture—and highlight the five leadership skills proven to create high-performing, engaged workplaces.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Interpret current labor and economic data to identify critical workforce challenges and opportunities.
• Understand the connection between leadership behaviors and employee attraction, retention, and development.
• Identify the five most critical leadership skills that strengthen leadership capability and prepare organizations for the evolving labor market.