An increasing number of employers are seeing their job candidates stop responding. Some applicants stop responding after one email, while others stop deeper into the hiring process, even abandoning their job after their first day. This phenomenon has become common enough to earn a modern nickname: “job ghosting.” According to a 2021 Indeed survey, job …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we live and work. With all the adjustments and accommodations we’ve had to make, it’s no exaggeration to say the pandemic has reshaped the world. It’s changed how we interact with our families, the way we buy groceries, and the way students attend school. But perhaps the starkest …
Finding quality candidates to fill open positions has always been a challenge. According to data compiled from “The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation’s Workforce Crisis” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there is a shortage of qualified workers on the job market, which makes recruiting talent harder than ever. The same report found that …
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The past years have seen accelerated changes to American manufacturing, and human resources professionals have faced mounting challenges. The global pandemic revealed how important the manufacturing industry is to the safety and national security of global populations, and manufacturing demand has increased and faced new challenges along the way. The outlook for manufacturing is promising. …
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After two years of turmoil, supply chain disruption, and rapid changes in the way the world does business, the U.S. manufacturing sector is in rebound mode. And while this is welcome news, the industry is still confronting staff shortages and a massive skills gap in its existing workforce. Despite spending more than $26 billion to …
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Oftentimes, different roles require different staffing needs, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Though today’s business world is dynamic, staffing strategies can be categorized into the three main staffing strategies: Buy, Borrow, and Build. Take our 8- question quiz to help you get started and determine the best staffing strategy for …
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Understanding the passive job seeker Passive job seekers already have jobs, and they’re not necessarily in a rush to find a new one. Passive seekers can afford to be selective about the opportunities they investigate. This talent pool needs something to pique its interest. Whether it’s by job postings, direct contact, or knowledge of your …
Hiring managers often view recruiting as outside of their job description. Some view it as an interruption to their “day job” or outsource the entire thing to an internal or external recruiting team. But that type of thinking is detrimental to their success. The best hiring managers, those who truly hire the best talent, and …
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As employees and businesses continue to adapt to workplace changes, workers are suddenly able to prioritize their careers, and their lives, differently. Forbes reports one in four workers expects to search for a new job soon, and their needs and expectations are evolving. With a predicted seven percent expansion in the economy looming — the …
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. …
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