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
Public companies must now submit human capital metrics (including diversity initiatives) in annual reports, an obligation that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated in 2020. The new rules have led to renewed interest in diversity recruiting and hiring, and companies are looking to HR and talent acquisition to lead these efforts. Many qualified candidates … Continued
In any industry where burnout is high, turnover will increase, and transportation fleets will continue to compete to staff up their operations enough to fulfill demand. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median pay for big-rig truck drivers in 2021 was $48,310, or about $23 an hour. Many of them work 60-70 hours … Continued
Hiring the right candidate for the job can be challenging, primarily when recruiting for multiple positions with different skill sets and experience requirements. Figuring out which candidate will best suit your company can be daunting if you still need to define the person you need. That’s where creating a solid candidate persona comes in handy. … Continued
The service industry has always been infamous for its revolving door. But in the last year, the restaurant industry has suffered unprecedented turnover rates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employee quit rate has more than doubled since June 2021. Additionally, the results of an August 2021 survey reported record-breaking turnover rates in the fast-food industry. … Continued
A manufacturing manager may be the most important employee a company ever hires. As the next best thing to an owner, a good manager should be willing and able to handle any project and should treat the company like their own. They must know the business inside and out, address issues in-depth with the workers … Continued
It can be tough to hire call center managers. You need someone with great people skills, the ability to handle customer complaints, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. But that’s just the beginning. A good call center manager must also be able to manage a team of employees and be familiar with computer … Continued
A company is only as successful as the individuals that make all the working parts function, which is why the recruitment process is so pivotal. There are many technical aspects to consider if you want to hire suitable candidates. But that’s not the only thing that will draw great candidates to your company. As important … Continued
Manufacturing was experiencing a hiring issue before the pandemic, but that issue exploded into a full-blown crisis when the pandemic reordered just about all of our lives. To stay afloat, companies have had to scramble to fill employment gaps. Part of that has been to examine the industry and find ways to attract talented and … Continued
The trucker shortage continues to be a major problem for the logistics industry. In the United States, the current shortfall stands at over 80,000, which means that there are some 80,000 jobs to fill. And the situation will only continue to get worse unless trucking companies change their recruiting tactics. Check out our webinar with … Continued