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We’re well into 2022, and organizations in several sectors are still facing a talent crunch. Bloomberg recently branded this situation the “Great Talent Recession”, while Korn Ferry warned that talent shortages have moved to a chronic problem in the new year. A September 2021 survey (also from Korn Ferry) revealed that 55% of companies expect…

Companies that can draw a line between a specific role and how it contributes to the organization’s purpose have an advantage in hiring candidates looking for meaningful work. But how can an organization incorporate a sense of purpose into its employee value proposition without falling back on vague statements? A 2018 study reported in HBR…

Faster hiring has its challenges, but getting it right will enable your organization to snap up top talent ahead of your competitors. When I wrote about the possibility of a post-Covid resignation surge back in June 2021, I never expected a skills crisis of this scale. The latest Job Openings and Turnover Data (JOLTS) revealed…

In the frantic world of software development, recruiters are extremely aware that developers are increasingly prioritizing the technology stack they’ll be working with when choosing an employer. A survey involving 80,000 respondents by stackoverflow found that 54% of developers said “programming languages, frameworks, and other technologies” were their biggest criteria when job-seeking. Working with the…

It’s no secret that the U.S. is facing a significant talent shortage in tech, financial services, manufacturing, and several other sectors as we recover from the economic ravages of COVID-19. According to Forbes, 54% of companies globally are reporting talent shortages, while Korn Ferry estimates the shortfall could climb to an alarming 85.2 million people…

One of the biggest opportunities offered by recruitment AI is the potential to reduce or even eliminate human bias. It’s an exciting and worthy goal, and one that has been eagerly seized upon by HR managers who are otherwise daunted by the prospect of attempting to reduce hiring bias through anti-bias training programs.  But experience…

You’ve been tasked with hiring a new Supply Chain Manager who will lead the function in your organization’s North American division. It’s a highly specialized and senior role and, as such, you’ll need to find someone with several years of relevant leadership experience and a range of technical skills. You call up your executive recruiter…

What will be the driving factors behind a post-pandemic resignation surge and how can your organization best prepare for it? Labor market experts are predicting a workplace resignation boom in the wake of COVID-19, which is likely to be driven by a surging labor market, employee burnout, shifting priorities, and an unwillingness to return to…