Let’s face it — hiring is a struggle for all employers right now. It’s a job seeker’s market, and competition for talent is tight. When offering better pay isn’t an option, a lot of employers are wondering what they can do. Gem, a recruiting solutions company, surveyed 500 talent acquisition (TA) professionals to get to […]
Nothing’s better than finding the perfect candidate and having them accept your job offer. And while their first day is exciting, it can also be nerve-wracking — particularly if the interview process was remote. A new hire’s first few weeks and the onboarding process set the tone for their future at the company, so it’s […]
Hiring right now is no picnic. Employees are leaving their jobs in droves, looking for higher-paying positions or reconsidering their priorities altogether. Workers are at their wits end, and there’s no telling when they’ll reach their breaking point. A recent survey conducted by Skynova found that of those who “rage quit,” 69% simply walked out […]
Let’s switch gears today and talk about WalletHub’s new report on 2022’s Happiest Cities in America. Yep, that’s right. No doom-and-gloom talk about COVID-19 or all the regulatory requirements coming down the line. We’re focusing on happiness and how this report could help your recruiting and retainment efforts! For employers who require their employees to […]
Every hiring professional knows it’s illegal to discriminate against a candidate based on their gender, race, religion or age. But a recent survey revealed that a good amount of hirers find themselves inadvertently engaging in age discrimination during the hiring process. Here’s a breakdown of the surprising results of Resume Builder’s survey. 45% admit to […]
If you want to know one thing job candidates want to find in your job listing, it’s salary ranges. How else will they be able to decide if your position, which seems perfect for them, will allow them to pay their mortgage, bills and other financial commitments. Yes, we’re in the mist of the Great […]
Over the past year, there has been widespread coverage of labor shortages in industries such as healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Less publicized, but no less challenging, is a similar labor shortfall facing U.S. public sector agencies where, as of September 2021, some 857,000 posts remained unfilled. Fortunately, new research shines a light on a large […]
While almost everyone has adjusted to remote work by now, there continue to be some hiccups employers need to look out for. And one recent story brings to light a worry that hiring managers might not have even thought of — the fraudulent candidate! Take a look at this crazy hiring tale, as discussed on […]
It seems most employers agree hiring and retaining employees this year isn’t going to get any easier. And all employers can do is to look for new sources of talent and alter the skills required to get work done. At least that’s what a recent survey found. The survey was done by Willis Towers […]
