Not only has the growth rate of available workers slowed , but the composition of the workforce has also changed dramatically . Generation Z already outnumbers Baby Boomers as part of the working age population . By 2030 , Millennials and Gen Z cohorts will together account for more than two-thirds of the working age population . Business leaders in West Virginia and across the U . S . understand their future success depends on attracting , retaining and developing this new generation of talent .
Engaging younger workers starts with understanding what most concerns them . In short , it ’ s all about the environment . In its annual survey of business , government and academic leaders , the World Economic Forum gathers insights from experts in the international community to understand perceptions of global risks to economic growth . Older generations — those over 60 , see risks primarily in the categories of technological , societal and geopolitical threats . Survey respondents under age 30 see the biggest risks coming in the form of environmental issues .
What does this mean for West Virginia businesses ? It means companies in the Mountain State must create a welcoming atmosphere for younger workers who are concerned about sustainability and climate change . Likewise , leaders in economic development , tourism , education and government must align talent attraction messaging so West Virginia is seen as a place where all young people are accepted and invited to thrive . In addition to attracting talent ,
an appreciation of these larger issues can help West Virginia attract tangible investments in the manufacturing and energy sectors by capitalizing on the trend toward reshoring of production operations , supported by federal funding in the CHIPS Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill . In summary , the risks to future economic development in West Virginia are nothing compared to the opportunities . •
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