The pursuit of talent has never been more intense. Organizations are scrambling to fill positions that have been vacant since the pandemic-induced Great Resignation. Interestingly, while 63% of employers face talent shortages, 94% of HR decision-makers have trouble finding qualified candidates.
Hiring managers need help meeting their staffing needs through traditional recruiting activities. It begs the question if employers are focusing on the wrong things during the recruitment process.
With only 35% of employers focusing on soft skills when hiring, there is supplementary evidence that this is an organizational shortcoming to shine a light on.
