Our top articles for June include a look at Staffing Industry Analysts’ list of diversity-owned staffing firms, highlights from a report on worker priorities and expectations for 2024, and a look at where companies are hiring college grads.
"Corporate executives need to examine the value proposition they are offering to current and prospective workers, and that includes thinking about workers over 50, who are likely underutilized at this time," from
@SHRM
.
#hiring
In this report from
@Bullhorn
, global
#staffing
leaders shared their top priorities, most pressing areas of concern, and their insights into key topics shaping the industry in the year ahead.
#StaffingHub
"Companies offering flexible schedules—including fully flexible and hybrid—are adding to headcount at about twice the pace of companies requiring employees to be in-office full-time."
As candidates increasingly use cell phones for every stage of their job search process, strategies like text messaging, mobile job applications, and targeted mobile ads can help recruiters attract top talent. More from
@AIHR_Academy
.
“Technology Has the Power to Help Humans Be More Human” -- Vinda Souza, VP of Marketing Communications at
@Bullhorn
, on
#BullhornEngage
,
#AI
, and the Power of People
#staffing
"While it looks like turnover and hiring will moderate in 2022, numbers will remain elevated as we continue the path to recovery and expansion." More from
@ERE_net
.
#hiring
Gender
#diversity
increases profits, boosts creativity and innovation, and makes it easier to attract talent. Here are some tips for bringing more women into leadership roles, from
@Inc
.
More than a third of workers whose jobs can be done remotely are working from home full-time. Although that percentage has dropped from 55% in October 2020, it's still well above the 7% reported before the pandemic. More from
@Forbes
.
#remotework
“Staffing employment is rising in line with seasonal patterns of expansion, but its momentum is lagging behind prior years due to accelerated economic headwinds within the broader labor market." More from
@StaffingTweets
.
#staffingindustry
While
#remotework
may not be ideal for every workplace, a culture of flexibility can show employees they're valued and help them achieve better work-life balance. More from
@Forbes
.
Recent research indicates a growing gap between the skills employers expect from graduates and young professionals and the skills they actually possess when starting their careers. More from
@personneltoday
.
If you virtually inspected I-9 work authorization documents during the COVID pandemic, you are required to physically inspect those documents by August 30. Find all the information you need to know in this free guide:
What does the future hold for the workplace? Employees have the answer, as they're now leading the way for the changes to come. More from
@techradar
.
#futureofwork
#staffingtrends
The recruitment process is filled with back-and-forth communications, and you can’t let qualified potential employees slip through your fingers by moving too slow.
#recruiting
#CandidateExperience
A survey of fully remote or hybrid-remote employees found that 35% wouldn't be willing to accept a new job that doesn't come with a
#remotework
option. More from
@StudyFindsorg
.
A new
@flexjobs
survey found that 62% of professionals have either recently quit their job or are thinking about doing so. Reasons include poor work-life balance (29%), low or unfair pay (28%), and a toxic company culture (27%).
#EmployeeExperience
"In a climate where underrepresented job seekers are in high demand and many will be part of the cadre leaving their jobs in the next year, organizations face a major risk of seeing their diversity numbers get worse." From
@HarvardBiz
.
#diversity
Learn how gamification helps establish employers as digital leaders, eliminate unconscious bias, and widen the talent pool, from
@TalentCulture
.
#recruiting
Hiring hard-to-find talent has become even more of a struggle, with 60% of employers saying it's taking longer than it did a year ago. Here are some tips and tricks for finding skilled talent, from
@SmartRecruiters
.
#recruiting
#hiring
With the rise of remote work over the past three years, it’s no surprise that most job seekers have come to prefer roles that are fully remote (49%) or hybrid (36%). Only 15% of candidates prefer a fully in-person job.
#CandidateExperience
For many employees, the ability to work remotely has become a priority — so much so that 39% of workers would consider leaving their jobs if they lose that flexibility. More from
@commobserver
.
#RemoteWork
Growing fears about returning to the office, government assistance programs and policies, and stress-driven retirements and resignations are stalling labor force participation rate recovery. More from
@Entrepreneur
.
According to surveyed
#staffingindustry
professionals, direct sourcing and referrals are the most effective lead sources for finding new candidates. Learn more about the
#StateofStaffing
in our latest report.
#StaffingHub
"With the latest wave of return-to-office delays from Covid-19, some companies are considering a new possibility: Offices may be closed for nearly two years." More from
@WSJ
.
#RemoteWork
"The number of Americans working remotely more than tripled in 2021 from 2019, according to new federal data, and the trend shows signs of persisting this year." More from
@WSJ
.
#remotework
Two-thirds (67%) of respondents in both the manufacturing and services sectors reported having difficulty hiring in the past six months, down from 80% last year.
#hiring
Tech workers are concerned that the rise of generative AI will push women out of the workforce and may result in biased or discriminatory AI models. More from
@ITPro
.
#techstaffing
#diversity
What’s the
#staffing
industry outlook for 2022? To find out,
@Bullhorn
surveyed more than 4,000 global recruitment professionals representing a broad range of regions, perspectives, and industries served.
#StaffingHub
"If you count yourself among the companies that have a big demand for highly-skilled workers, these five strategies might help you recruit and hire qualified people." More from
@Entrepreneur
.
#hiring
#recruiting
The US Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.8% to 117.1 in June, marking the fourth consecutive month the LEI has decreased.
#StaffingHub
The Net Rising Index (NRI) for sales dropped from 33 to 6 during the third quarter, its lowest reading since April 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are still 4 million more open jobs than unemployed people. Learn how we got here in this short but comprehensive analysis of the labor shortage from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
In a tight labor market, companies are recognizing the benefits of including contingent workers in their overall talent strategy. More from
@Forbes
.
#hiring
#staffingtrends
If you take the proper steps to address challenges, a vendor management system (VMS) can empower your organization to take your staffing business to the next level.
#staffingtech
"Almost half of unemployed Americans say health issues are the primary reason they're not working, according to new survey data from McKinsey," from
@axios
.
#MentalHealth
#EmployeeExperience
"The key is to be cognizant of the four stages of making a DEI implementation strategy, and these four phases include awareness, acceptance, operationalization, and normalization." More from
@SHRM
.
#diversity
"Running a regression using WARN notices to predict unemployment shows that initial jobless claims in October will rise over the coming weeks to a level between 250K and 300K." More from
@Morningstarinc
.
#layoffs
More than 8 in 10 (83%) business leaders are focusing their business strategy on growth, which was more than any other objective measured.
#StaffingHub
1 in 3 businesses experienced increased turnover this year, and 3 in 4 plan to increase their headcount in 2024. More from
@lasallenetwork
.
#staffing
#hiring
Download our new State of Staffing Mid-Year Pulse Survey to learn what staffing leaders are anticipating for the second half of the year, including their biggest challenges and technology implementation plans.
These six behavioral nudges from
@HarvardBiz
can help businesses minimize bias in the
#hiring
process, increase diversity, and develop high quality talent pools.
"Hours worked in the US staffing industry rose 2% year over year in the week ended Sept. 17, driven by moderate growth in professional staffing hours," from
@SIAnalysts
.
#staffingindustry
The definition of digital skills has evolved over the years. And now these skills are essential for almost all employees. More from
@BBC_Worklife
.
#hiring
“As we head into the holidays, employers are telling us skilled workers are at the top of their wish-list and headwinds like weaker growth and inflation haven’t dampened their demands.”
#StaffingHub
#hiring
A loss of older workers is a loss of industry and institutional knowledge and experience. Here's how to keep them around, from
@HRDailyAdvisor
.
#EmployeeRetention
"By cultivating an effective internal ecosystem, you can solve today’s talent challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s business opportunities." More from
@SmartBrief
.
Almost 90% of employees surveyed by Headspace said they feel a sense of dread at work at least once a month, and nearly 50% feel it weekly. More from
@EBNbenefitnews
.
#EmployeeExperience
"Businesses that fail to understand the gender gap and other inclusion issues in remote work will see DE&I efforts fail as women lose opportunities to network and connect with other employees," from
@SHRM
.
#diversity
#remotework
More than half of U.S. workers (53%) believe their paychecks aren't keeping up with inflation rates, and 38% say their financial situation has become more stressful than it was a year ago. More from
@StaffingTweets
.
#compensation
#EmployeeExperience
The generation set to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 already has expectations for future employers. Here's what matters most to Gen Z, from
@EBNbenefitnews
.
While many organizations have taken steps to reduce unconscious bias in their
#recruiting
and
#hiring
processes, most haven't taken advantage of analytics to support their DEI goals. More from
@EBNbenefitnews
.
#diversity
AI has made the future of work and talent management a bit unpredictable but gives tremendous promise for more productivity and data-driven, objective decision-making.
#hiring
President Biden issued an executive order on Monday surrounding the safety of AI use, including its use in the workplace. More on how this order could impact the staffing industry from
@SIAnalysts
:
#staffingtech
#AI
Lack of career progression, lack of
#flexibility
, and a toxic work environment are among the factors driving 72% of tech workers to consider switching jobs within the next 12 months. More from
@SBAM
.
#techstaffing
#workforce
"Overall, the U.S. became an economy where a larger share of people made their living managing, organizing, and moving things around rather than making things or providing services." More from
@Reuters
.
#staffing
The challenging labor market might drive more companies to offer student loan repayment assistance to their employees. More from
@SHRM
.
#EmployeeBenefits
Ethisphere published its latest World’s Most Ethical Companies list, and ManpowerGroup Inc. was the only staffing company to make the list, marking its 14th time as an honoree.
We're excited for the
@TextUsBiz
talk this afternoon at
@execforum
--
#Staffing
Industry Executive Benchmarking Report: State of
#Staffing
Industry Growth. Learn how your firm compares to your fastest growing peers on tech choices, close rates, and more
#execforum
"Building a greener, more sustainable workplace isn't just good for the environment. It can also strengthen employee and candidate interest in your company, enhance your reputation and save you money." -
@ADP
.
#sustainability
#workplace
#EarthDay
Regular check-ins are key for keeping Gen Z employees on board -- 73% of Gen Z employees said they're more likely to leave a company if they don't get frequent managerial feedback and communication. More from
@worklife_news
.
#GenZ
#EmployeeRetention