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 […]
Upwards of 70% of job seekers qualify as passive candidates. While these professionals aren’t actively hunting down a new job, they aren’t opposed to the idea of making a change. However, if you are going to attract passive talent, your opportunity has to be enticing. Passive job seekers don’t always share motivations with their active counterparts. While […]
Most recruiters know that reaching passive talent is a must if you are going to reach your hiring goals. Upwards of 70% of job seekers fall into that category. If you fail to tap into this talent pool, you are going to struggle. Getting passive candidates to respond is incredibly challenging. While many of the core motivators […]
When you are hiring for a startup, you need to have a different mindset. You can’t focus solely on a candidate’s hard skills and assume it will be enough. It’s critical that you also consider how each new hire will alter your company’s culture. Since you’re in the early stages, the influence of a single personality can […]
As of October 2019, the unemployment rate was a measly 3.6%. Companies and recruiters can’t focus their recruitment strategy solely on the unemployed. Instead, they need to incorporate facets that aim at working professionals as well. Approximately 70% of job seekers are passive candidates. They typically don’t have the same sense of urgency about finding new opportunities, even […]
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, […]
