Unfortunately, we’re seeing a major labor shortage in the skilled trades. For companies that rely on skilled workers with adequate knowledge and experience, like an HVAC contractor, this shortage of skilled laborers can restrict growth. While it can be challenging…
Finding qualified candidates to fill open positions is becoming increasingly challenging for a variety of businesses and industries. From the executive level to the factory floor, the pool of available resources is continuing to shrink at every level, and it’s…
Right now, it’s a job seekers’ market. The unemployment rate is lower than we’ve seen it in nearly 50 years, coming in a bit under 4 percent. There are plenty of jobs out there in a variety of industries. Chances…
Yes, you read that right. How customer reviews hurt your recruiting efforts. You might question how a customer’s review can negatively impact whether or not you find qualified employees, but the two are actually very intertwined. Right now, businesses are…
Industries that rely on techs are facing a fairly significant talent shortage; 53 percent of skilled trades professionals are over 45 and there are not enough younger workers to replace those professionals as they retire. The estimate is that 31…
If you really want to stand out to job seekers, you need to get creative with how you reach them. For some industries, finding qualified employees is wildly competitive and one dollar an hour more can convince them to work…
