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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Businesses are becoming keen on the need to outsource parts, or all, of their hiring processes in an effort to achieve more sustainable outcomes, like longer retention rates and higher-quality candidates, in an already tight labor market. Not only do U.S. businesses face monthly turnover rates of 5 million workers nationwide, they also face obstacles […]
