The recruitment landscape has changed significantly in recent years. The unemployment rate is sitting at 3.6%, making it harder to find skilled talent. Plus, 63% of recruiters believe that the talent shortage is the biggest challenge they face professionally, and that situation isn’t likely to change in 2020. By taking a moment to look at the trends that […]
Today, many companies are struggling to find the skilled candidates they need to fill their vacant positions. Nearly three-quarters of employers have difficulties securing top talent, and 45% admit they are concerned about finding the right job seekers. As a result, many companies turn to outside resources to find the candidates they need to thrive. In fact, 41% of hiring managers […]
With 2019 drawing to a close, many recruiters are looking toward the future. New Year’s resolutions are a common way to set goals for the coming year, allowing you to set yourself up for success in 2020. The unemployment rate is sitting at a measly 3.6%, and 63% of recruiters believe that the pervasive talent shortage is the […]
Company leaders recognize the need for diversity, with 69% citing it as an important issue. When your workforce is diverse, your organization benefits. For gender diversity, the top quartile of companies is 15% more likely to achieve financial returns that exceed the median for their industry. When it comes to ethnic diversity, that number rises to 35%. However, even if a company […]
When you need to fill a vacant position, speed is often one of several priorities. On average, it takes 36 days to fill an open position. However, top talent is generally only on the market for ten days, and that can create a sense of urgency, leading to move as fast as possible to snag a candidate. However, […]
Today, a shocking 73% of candidates are passive job seekers. While they may be open to learning about new opportunities, they aren’t actively seeking connections with recruiters. Unless you are using a proactive approach to connect with these professionals, finding your ideal fit for an open position is going to be a lengthy and frustrating process. Luckily there […]
Diversity is a well-known issue in the tech sector. Generally, women and many minorities aren’t well represented, particularly in the management ranks. Even though 69% of executives believe that diversity and inclusion are important issues, 78% of talent leaders want to tackle this hiring issue head-on, and 66% of companies have strategies in place to increase diversity, many organizations continue to […]
Today, 67% of recruiters cite a lack of skilled candidates as the biggest hiring challenge they face. Additionally, 52% assert the intense competition for top talent has made hiring a daunting task. Coupled with the fact that leading candidates are usually only on the market for 10 days before they are hired, and it’s no wonder that staffing for growth seems […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the first instance of technology revolutionizing recruitment. When the applicant tracking system (ATS) was introduced, it was a major disruptor in the hiring arena, fundamentally changing how many companies approached filling vacancies. Today, 51% of organizations have implemented AI-based solutions into their recruiting process, allowing them to automate screening, sourcing and even scheduling. As the technology matures, it’s […]
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 […]
