In today’s candidate-driven and incredibly tight labor market, companies are struggling to find the tech talent they need to fill vacant positions. Finding qualified candidates has become increasingly difficult, and 50% of hiring managers admit to having open jobs they can’t seem to fill. Since IT is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the nation – with […]
In an ideal world, the perfect candidate would always be easy to find. However, in the current tight labor market, that simply isn’t the case. Today, 50% of hiring managers have at least one position open they can’t find a qualified candidate for. There are an estimated 7.2 million job openings nationwide, and there simply aren’t enough job seekers available to fill […]
On average, the job interview process takes a surprising 22.9 days to complete. This showcases the fact that the typical interview process is much more involved than simply sitting down with a candidate for a quick chat and making a decision about extending an offer. Instead, interview processes are multistaged ventures designed to evaluate candidates in multiple ways, with the goal being to improve the outcome. While every company’s process […]
The complete recruitment lifecycle is actually fairly complex. There are many steps between determining you need to hire a new employee and a new hire reaching full productivity as an official member of your permanent staff. By exploring each of the recruiting lifecycle phases, you can better understand the nuances of hiring. With that in mind, here’s […]
Companies often have fluctuating needs when it comes to their workforce. Many businesses are impacted by seasonal shifts in demand, creating periods where supplementing the size of their staff is essential. Others may need short-term assistance to cover permanent employee absences, such as when a key employee takes a vacation. Often, the process of acquiring […]
Today, recruiters must deal with the challenges of a tight labor market. There simply aren’t enough candidates to go around. As a result, 50 percent of human resource managers say that they are struggling to find qualified job seekers for at least one opening. While there isn’t much that can be done about the state of the labor market […]
On average, it takes 42 days to fill a vacant position. This is due, in part, to skill shortages in various industries. Nearly 73% of employers admit they are struggling to find the talent they need. As the market becomes more competitive, those statistics could get worse unless the proper methodologies are used. In many cases, data analytics serves as the […]
Today, the job market is candidate-driven. Unemployment remains low, and competition for top talent is fierce. As a result, companies are having to consider deviating from traditional hiring paradigms. It is unreasonable to expect job seekers to jump through a lot of hoops or inconvenience themselves as they are being recruited. Instead, employers need to […]
Most recruiters understand that diversity can play a role in a company’s success. When a variety of perspectives are brought together, organizations typically benefit. They may become more innovative or be better attuned to a broader customer base, both of which can lead to higher profits. Additionally, higher levels of diversity also have positive impacts […]
