The ongoing labor shortage is intensifying the competition for talent, as a record 4.5 million workers quit their jobs in November 2021*. To ensure they meet productivity goals and deadlines, many companies are beginning to reevaluate their hiring practices to get workers to their jobsites more efficiently.
One solution that is catching on is the easing of hiring requirements. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that employers are easing their requirements for education and experience, along with reviewing their approach to background checks.
