We explore the current state of the skills shortage in the United States and discuss potential solutions that can help abate this persistent issue.
Heard of Google for Jobs? Launched in 2017, it's an enhanced search engine feature that aggregates listings from across job boards and career sites, displaying them directly in Google Search. Unlike other job sites and features, you can't list jobs directly through the service. For that, you'll need a job or career website.
Considering that…
Your company's reputation determines the kind of talent you attract. The more positive it is – the more you can showcase your perks and company culture – the greater attention you'll receive. After all, potential employees want to work for a vibrant business that shares their values and keeps them engaged.
You've heard of employer…
Never underestimate the power of a story. We seem to be innately wired to be enthralled by a narrative – our minds naturally expecting a beginning, middle, and end. In fact, it's one of the few universal aspects of the human experience. According to anthropologists, we're all primed for a well-told tale because of a…
COVID-19 exposed how vulnerable employers were to labor market shortages. As workers quit in their millions and baby boomers finally retired, the squeeze increased competition between employers. Even as the jobs market returns to normal, employers are still going after the best talent – especially with skills shortages remaining high.
As we enter an employee-centric…
As the job landscape evolves post-COVID and after the Great Resignation, social media is awash with trends about employee recruitment. Influencers spark conversations on TikTok while new buzzwords and terms develop on Reddit.
If you work in employee recruitment, you need to be familiar with these social media trends. After all, 88% of job seekers…
The Great Resignation sent shockwaves through companies in the US and beyond. In a few short months, workers left their positions in record numbers. In 2021 alone, 47.4 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs. The evidence indicates this trend has passed – however, it highlights an underlying problem: employees aren't satisfied with their jobs. The contributing factors…