It is commonly said that the war for talent is fiercer than ever before, and that sentiment is reflected in the enormous investments companies make to attract the best candidates available. But these investments all rest on an assumption that may not be challenged enough: can we reliably, accurately, and...
In August 2021 U.S. unemployment dropped to 5.4%. Despite ongoing waves of COVID-19 and its variants, more people are expected to re-enter the workforce as governments around the world cease providing financial relief linked to the pandemic. Experts expect intense competition for talent, further exacerbating the difficulty of recruiting top-notch talent...
Every new hire is a direct investment into your organization. Beyond the price of new salaries, the hiring process costs both time and money with many moving elements and opportunities to misstep. Résumés and interviews are traditional methods to initially screen and gauge a candidate’s qualification, but often lack valuable...
Your organization recently posted an ad for a Marketing Manager position. The posting listed a variety of mandatory requirements (education, certifications, etc.) and preferred qualifications (skills, experience, etc.) that your team has identified as success indicators for the position. After an intense selection and interviewing process, the talent pool has...
32% of workers plan to change jobs within the next two years. 1 Employee turnover costs US companies $160 billion a year. 2 While 96% of managers believe reskilling is important, most believe that individuals should be responsible for their own development. 3 A steady increase in turnover year over year can leave you asking yourself...
The concept of employee wellness and wellness at work is changing and evolving to better suit the needs of our modern workforce and keep employees happy and healthy. Employees are the backbone of a business, they keep everything running smoothly so it is paramount to ensure that employees feel like...
