Did you know that the percentage of US employees testing positive for drugs has increased over the past 2 years? This includes an increase in usage across nearly all workforce categories and drug test specimen types, according to Quest Diagnostics. Drug screening is...
Perhaps no other industry in the employment marketplace has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as much as the Hospitality industry. Due to the nature of the professions within this industry, you can understand why the pandemic has had such a detrimental effect.But...
We've addressed the benefits and advantages job video interviews before in this blog. And of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most employers to utilize video interviews when screening candidates for their open positions. Here's the good news. The video...
If you’ve newly entered the world of being a federal contractor, you may be less familiar with some of the requirements related to recruiting. No doubt you’ve already had a handle on the rules of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for a while, but now it’s important to clearly understand the rulings of the Office of Federal Contract and Compliance Programs (OFCCP) as well. The OFCCP ensures that federal government contractors and subcontractors comply with legal obligations to...
There are several challenges for recruiters in a high-employment economy. While low unemployment is good for workers and the overall economy, it can be frustrating for an individual business struggling to fill positions. With more positions open than workers to fill them, critical positions can remain open for weeks or even months, putting extra strain on your current team and slowing down your own work, increasing the risk of burnout and compromising quality. In a low-unemployment economy,...
The shortage of technology workers in the U.S. has been widely publicized. But they’re not the only industry struggling to find qualified workers. PCMA calls it the “perfect storm for the hospitality industry,” as regulators tighten immigration policies and unemployment hovers below 4%. Business Insider reports there are currently one million unfilled jobs in the hospitality industry today. Finding qualified hospitality workers is incredibly difficult these days, so recruiting for hotels, golf...
Like most industries, the construction field is feeling the pinch of labor shortages — and it’s going to get worse. The latest statistics show 79% of construction firms want to hire new staff. However, the industry will only grow the workforce by .5% annually for the next decade. In this tight labor market, hiring managers must understand best practices for construction recruitment. This provides some of the best construction recruiting solutions to help you find better hires. The Challenges...
In a competitive candidate market, you need all the advantages you can muster. A sophisticated candidate tracking system or applicant tracking system can improve the job candidate experience and help your hiring team perform more efficiently. But what are these systems? And what do they do? And what are features, advantages, and benefits of using them? Whoa, slow down . . . we’ll get to all of that. But let’s start at the top. What is an applicant tracking system? A candidate tracking system...