The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a shortage of 80,000 drivers last year, an all-time high that could reach 160,000 by 2030. To keep up with demand over the next decade, the trucking industry must recruit nearly one million new drivers to close the gap caused by demand for freight, projected retirements, and other issues. In December … Continued
Welcome to our Q&A blog on skill-based hiring for revolutionizing recruitment. In this blog, we address the most common questions organizations have regarding skill-based hiring and provide concise, actionable answers. Check it out! How can skill-based hiring improve recruitment outcomes for organizations? Skill-based hiring can significantly improve recruitment outcomes for organizations in several ways: Overall, … Continued
If you’re a recruiter, you’ve likely had to play the skills vs. experience game before. If you’re smart, you probably chose the applicant with all the relevant skills — even if they don’t have the experience. This is a very untraditional way of hiring, but it’s becoming more and more prevalent. According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Future … Continued
Recessions can be a challenging time for businesses. While the US isn’t “officially” in a recession, this unique economic landscape means that many companies are hiring and restructuring simultaneously. This means many companies are going through a stressful re-organization, reprioritizing what’s most important for company growth. If your company also feels the effects of this economic … Continued
Content marketing is a crucial component of recruitment marketing. Companies can use content marketing to showcase their brand and attract candidates through informative, persuasive content. Even if you don’t have a dedicated marketing team, it’s important to plan content so it isn’t just valuable for job seekers. It should be able to be used in blog … Continued
In this current economic climate, where so many industries face different challenges, a solid workforce plan is critical. Implementing solid workforce planning strategies can ensure that your business has the right people with the right skills in the right place at the right time. So what is workforce planning, and how can it be optimized … Continued
Delivery drivers can take a lot of work to recruit. While the gig economy has plenty of available delivery jobs, it requires licensed, experienced drivers, and the market is incredibly competitive, usually having 16 job seekers per role. Related: The State of the Job Market: Last Mile Delivery Drivers Research from Scandit’s 2022 Global Delivery Insight – Driver … Continued
While the US isn’t in a bona fide recession, we may be heading in that direction. The economic decline following the COVID-19 pandemic remains a prevalent issue, with unemployment and the economy weakening. Recruiting during a recession is hard enough, but remote work is something else to consider in light of a possible recession. In October 2020, 64% … Continued
The latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data reported unexpected growth in jobs in January, with an unemployment rate falling to 3.4%, a data point that is astonishing economists. Because of this incredible growth, companies are getting creative with their recruiting methods to prevent hiring freezes and avoid a reduction in force to show that even though … Continued
In a recent PwC pulse survey, financial services executives were asked to choose from a list of the biggest risks that could prevent their companies from achieving their 2022 growth goals: 55% cited talent acquisition and retention challenges, and just 26% said they expect these talent shortages to ease by the end of 2022. In 2021, … Continued