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Why Hiring is So Hard Right Now & What You Can Do About It

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As the pandemic has eased, life was supposed to get easier. However, if you’re the owner or manager of a company, then you’re likely experiencing difficulty finding new recruits. You’re not alone.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are millions of unemployed workers and endless job opportunities available. Yet, companies are still having a hard time filling openings.

What gives? There are several reasons, including the following:

  • Some potential workers are unvaccinated and still wary about interacting with the public.
  • Child care issues. Some parents are still facing issues with lack of child care, summer camp size limits, and lack of in-person school and summer school programs.
  • Federal unemployment. That temporary boost in federal unemployment means many are earning more than if they were working full-time.
  • COVID restrictions. Capacity restraints due to social distancing are hitting certain industries hard, such as restaurants and hospitality.

Together, these are all creating a difficult environment for many companies to operate in. If they don’t have enough staff or workers in the right positions, it’s hard to keep up with demand. While the future ahead looks brighter thanks to vaccinations, restrictions being lifted, and low case numbers, companies still need people now.

What can you do to find skilled workers in the face of these challenging circumstances? Here are some tips:

Ask employees for referrals.

Your existing staff is your best source for leads on new hires. So create a referral program where you’re rewarding workers who successfully refer you to someone you can hire.

Promote your openings.

Use every avenue you can to promote your openings, from signs at your office to social media channels, job listings on online job boards, enhancing your career website, and attending networking and business events.

Make your job descriptions engaging.

Too often, job descriptions are a laundry list of requirements. However, candidates want to know what’s in it for them if hired. So talk about culture, perks, benefits, and the kind of personality traits it takes to thrive at your company.

Work with a professional recruitment team.

When you work with a professional recruiter in Tempe, they can focus on sourcing candidates for you while you tackle other priorities. They know where to look to find talented professionals and also have relationships with many active and passive candidates. This can make the entire hiring process faster and easier.

Ready to work with professionals to recruit?

At PrideStaff, we’re Tempe’s leading recruitment team for a reason. Companies from all over the area turn to us to fill job openings faster, with a range of skilled candidates. When you need people, we can help. Contact us today to get started.

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