Reactions to Talent Supply Shortages
I often interact with labour leaders. Recently I noticed a pattern among specific labour leaders and progressive commentators that concerns me.
Many notice a shortage of talent supply. That is a fact, and paying heed to that is necessary.
What gives rise to concern is some leaders’ reaction to it. Two often-heard reactions arising are:
because of the shortage, union bargaining power has increased, and thus, employers must pay more, and
how dare you think about supplementing the supply of temporary foreign workers.
