What the Frito-Lay Labor Strike Can Teach Us About the Future of Flexible Work

Join CCL's Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they explore a nationwide labor shortage and the rise of hybrid workplaces, uncovering what we can learn about the future of work from both phenomena.  

In late July, hundreds of union workers belonging to Local 218 in Topeka, Kansas won a big victory over Frito-Lay and so-called suicide shifts. Their 20-day strike shined a spotlight on a broader upswing in strike activity in the United States. In tandem with perceived labor shortages in certain sectors — or a living wage shortage, depending who you ask — it suggests changing employee expectations about the future of work.

 

In other industries, hybrid work is becoming increasingly common, as office workers jump to new roles that offer greater flexibility and many employees refuse to return to the office. Employers, executives, and HR leaders are exploring new options for their teams that might alter the value proposition of work in a trend that could dramatically influence a leader’s role within their organization.

 

In this episode, we discuss how a rise in strikes and a perceived labor shortage do and don’t overlap with an increase in flexible workplaces, and what leaders today can do to lead with that in mind. 

 

Related Resources:

Why Today’s Organizations Need to Embrace Flexibility in the Workplace: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/why-todays-organizations-need-to-embrace-flexibility-in-the-workplace/

Leading Hybrid Teams: How Organizations Can Successfully Shift to the New World of Work: https://www.ccl.org/webinars/leading-hybrid-teams-how-organizations-can-successfully-shift-to-the-new-world-of-work/

How Leaders Should Approach Today’s New Hybrid Workforce: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-leaders-should-approach-todays-new-hybrid-workforce/

Adapting to Change Requires Flexibility: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/adaptability-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/

Leadership Development: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-challenges/individual-leadership-development-high-potential-employees/ 

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