Talent shortages have only become more prominent in 2022. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in January after the trend started in 2021– and there isn’t an end in sight. Growing skills gaps also make it more challenging to find talent and promote within. So, what can business leaders do to
As important as it is for businesses to adapt to technological changes, it’s also important to grow your team with people who understand the landscape. Whether your team needs to be upskilled, restructured, or rebuilt, we’re sharing a few key roles to help drive successful digital workforce transformation outcomes. Now more than ever, businesses are forced to adapt to the
Recruiting the right candidate is never easy; however, some positions are harder to fill than others. Hard-to-fill positions are typically jobs that require a narrow skill set, a specific type of expertise, or demands within a particular niche. Recruiters often find it challenging to fill these vacancies because the talent pool is often much more limited in terms of volume.
Non-compete agreements are designed to help business owners prevent unfair competition between current and former employees for a certain period of time. According to The University of Chicago Press Journals, “approximately 18 percent of labor force participants are bound by noncompetes, with 38 percent having agreed to at least one in the past.” However, simply having a signed document in
Nearly 52% of new hires who have been at their job for three months or less are looking to leave. The figure jumps to nearly 60% for employees in the 3-6 month phase. These numbers underscore the importance of creating an employee-focused culture. Here are five ways to maximize employee engagement and reduce turnover! Tip #1 – Create Loyalty Incentives
You may be asking: What’s the difference between onboarding and orientation? While the terms “employee orientation” and “employee onboarding” are often used interchangeably, there are some important distinctions to be made between the two. In fact, both initiatives are critical in creating a positive candidate experience with a new hire. Here’s the difference between the two and why it’s important
Today’s labor pool is teeming with talent; however, the best candidates are often evaluating multiple job opportunities at the same time. The last thing you want is to lose a qualified candidate’s interest after all the time and effort you’ve invested into attracting and engaging them. To remain competitive, it’s critical to reduce candidate churn and quickly convert top talent
Employees are overwhelmed. Managers are overwhelmed. And, businesses are being pushed to the brink. Stress, fatigue, and employee burnout have become common in the workplace. In fact, the American Psychological Association (APA) revealed in early 2022 that “nearly 3 in 5 employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, motivation, or energy (26%) and lack of effort
Technology has made our workforce more productive in many ways. However, there’s still no substitute for good old-fashioned human connection, especially in the remote workplace. Making a conscious effort to promote human interaction among employees leads to increased concentration and collaboration, oftentimes resulting in increased performance. In fact, chief product officer and sociologist, Maximo Castagno said “Technology that connects employees
True or False: The more interviews conducted with candidates, the better. False! It’s true that having a healthy pool of job applicants can help you identify the strongest candidates. And, it’s equally true that the number of interviews you conduct has the potential to make or break your chances of securing top talent. However, adding too many interviews to a hiring
