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Many employers continue to face challenges attracting The pandemic has had a profound effect on retirement. It
and retaining talent. Not surprisingly, nonprofits with has accelerated some employee's plans to leave the work-
limited resources, continue to encounter a lot more diffi- force earlier than anticipated. Baby Boomers are retiring
culty hiring employees. Employers are not only looking in large numbers. To facilitate knowledge transfer as
for talents they need now, but they are also considering boomers, retire, employers allow employees to switch to
the skill set needed in the future. Most if not all
part-time as they near retirement to retain their knowledge
employers appear intentional about respecting and have them serve as mentors.
employees' comfort levels with respect to safety
concerns especially regarding commonly used work Because the war for talent is evident, the competition is
spaces, most employers still face huge vacancy gaps. fierce. An obvious challenge that small companies and
non-profits face when it comes to the war for talent is the
Even though the unemployment rate is high, employers ability to compete with organizations that have better
continue to face talent gaps because applicants especially budgets and the ability to offer far more attractive wages
those with pre-existing conditions fear returning to work. and benefits. Some employers have revamped their bene-
Some job applicants are not willing to comply with fits to include elaborate sign-on bonuses. While some non
specific employers’ decisions regarding COVID -profits cannot afford tangible rewards, in addition to the
vaccinations or weekly testing for unvaccinated competitive pay, benefits, annual bonus, paid training,
employees. Some state and federal policymakers and free parking. EPIC offers many unique benefits to
expanded unemployment insurance eligibility and attract and retain talent including Employee Emergency
enhanced benefits during the COVID-19 emergency, Fund, Employee Appreciation Days, Vacation Lottery,
which made some job applicants comfortable with this and Mental Health Days. Visit our website to learn more.
option.

Immaculate Anyangwe, MHRM, PHR, Human Resources Director, began working at EPIC in 2014 where she
utilizes her Master’s degree and certifications in Human Resources to oversee Benefit Administration, Employee
Relations, and Training and Development for over 200 employees.

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