Four Hour Certification Boot Camp
Tuesday, September 23rd (10am – 2pm Eastern)
$495/person (without recording)
$595/person (with recording)
To Register: click here
The housing crisis isn’t just a workforce crisis — it’s a social issue.
In cities, towns, and rural communities across the country, HR professionals are confronting a major challenge: employees can’t afford to live near their jobs. The rising cost and decreasing availability of housing is driving up turnover, stalling recruitment efforts, and diminishing morale and productivity. It’s time to face the crisis head-on.
This four-hour interactive webinar will provide HR leaders with a deep dive into the current employee housing crisis, its business impacts, and—most importantly—what your organization can do about it. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the landscape, actionable strategies, and new tools to support your workforce in today’s housing-challenged economy.
Four-Hour Webinar Agenda
Part 1: Defining the Crisis & Its Business Impact
Topics Covered:
- What is the Employee Housing Crisis?
- Definitions, national and local trends
- How is housing affecting the workforce?
- Turnover and retention challenges
- Talent recruitment bottlenecks
- Morale, mental health, and productivity
- The ripple effect on regional economies
Interactive Features:
- Live Poll: “Are your employees struggling to find affordable housing?”
- Breakout Session: “Describe one housing-related challenge your company has faced.”
- Quick Case Vignettes: Real-life HR scenarios in different sectors (retail, healthcare, nonprofits, etc.)
Part 2: Why It’s Happening — Causes Behind the Crisis
Topics Covered:
- Economic Drivers:
- Rapid population and job growth in hot markets
- Rising construction costs, supply chain issues
- Structural Barriers:
- Restrictive zoning laws
- Underbuilding and density limitations
- Social and Financial Gaps:
- Income inequality and stagnant wages
- The shrinking “missing middle” housing
Interactive Features:
- Map & Compare: Participants look at housing wage data for their region vs. median wages
- Q&A Chat: “What policies or politics are most affecting housing in your community?”
Break (30 minutes)
Part 3: What Employers Can Do
Topics Covered:
- Organizational-Level Solutions:
- Housing stipends or down-payment assistance
- Employer-sponsored housing
- Flexible work schedules to reduce commute burdens
- External Partnerships:
- Collaborating with developers and nonprofits
- Supporting local housing coalitions and zoning reform efforts
- Case Studies:
- Examples of companies implementing successful housing initiatives (e.g., Google, Vail Resorts, healthcare systems)
Interactive Features:
- Mini Panel (Optional): Invite 1–2 HR leaders or housing advocates for a short live Q&A
- Resource Highlight: Share tools from National Housing Conference, HUD, and regional programs
Part 4: From Insight to Action — Building Your Housing Strategy
Topics Covered:
- Conducting a Workforce Housing Needs Assessment
- Surveying your employees
- Understanding local cost-of-living data
- HR Strategy Toolkit:
- Budgeting for housing assistance
- Communicating housing benefits
- Advocacy and community involvement
- Tailoring the Solution to Your Sector:
- Hospitality, healthcare, nonprofit, tech, public sector, education
Interactive Features:
- Hands-On Exercise: Participants draft a 30-day action plan using a provided worksheet
- Wrap-Up Activity: “Commit to one thing you’ll implement or explore in the next month”
- Live Feedback Chat: Ask participants what stuck with them most and what support they need
Included Handouts & Takeaways:
- HR Action Plan
- “Starter Kit” for Employer Housing Partnerships
- Certificate of completion