11/21/2024

Tackling Workforce Challenges

A recent survey's insights reflect how association leaders are addressing labor shortages

What are the drivers of ongoing workforce shortages in industries represented by associations? How can association leaders address these pressing challenges?

In a recent survey conducted by ASAE’s Association Insights Center (AIC) and McKinley Advisors, we probed these critical questions to capture the scope of workforce challenges. The survey was conducted in the early summer of 2024; responses were gathered from ASAE’s database of C-suite association executives.

The results show that the primary drivers of these industry workforce shortages include:

• Changing demographics/retirement of boomers
• Field/industry not perceived as attractive
• Lack of desirable work conditions (work-life balance, demanding roles, remote work)
• Competition for talent from other industries or fields

Please select this link to read the complete article from ASAE’s Center for Association Leadership.