Virginia’s rapid population growth over the past three decades has been uneven, creating demographic winners and losers, and masks several demographic headwinds that will constrain future growth and competitiveness if left unaddressed.

From quiet quitting to the Great Resignation, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven massive shifts in what workers expect from their jobs. The corporate demand for talent has evolved to reflect new markets and the need for different worker profiles, while many employees across the globe have discovered the benefits of remote work – altering their views toward existing employers as well as their desires for future careers. These changes – combined with an overheated economy – have generated massive dislocation characterized by a severe labor shortage and skills mismatch. So, where does the world’s workforce go from here?