Hiring and Recruitment

The Forever Labor Shortage

The Forever Labor Shortage

Fewer people will be working by the end of the decade — and employers need to brace for a “forever” labor shortage.

It may feel like it’s gotten a bit easier to fill positions. However, this sudden switch in the labor market is only temporary.  

The Bureau of Labor Statistics paints a stark picture, with the labor force participation rate expected to fall from 62.2% in 2022 to 60.4% in 2032. It was 63.3% before the Covid-19 pandemic and had generally been falling from a height of 67.4% in 2000. 

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Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Deception in Hiring

Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Deception in Hiring

Everyone knows politicians lie, but did you know hiring managers lie as well?

Transparency is critical in a tight labor market, but many hiring managers say they often bend the truth. A new survey of 1,000 managers and business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com found that 36% of hiring managers say they lie to candidates during the hiring process.

Of that group, 75% said they lie during the interview, 52% reported they lie in the job description and 24% said they lie in the offer letter.

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How to Hire People in Seven Days or Less

How to Hire People in Seven Days or Less

Could you make a hire in Seven Days or Less? If the answer is no, you’re taking way too long.

How long does it take to fill a position in your organization? If it’s more than seven days, it’s taking you too long.

If you’re interested in dramatically increasing profitability and your peace of mind, then follow these 10 steps to hiring people in seven days or less.

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