Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications from interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate goes beyond what hiring managers can surmise by reading cover letters and resumes, especially when studies show […]
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CANADA: Graduating Class of 2023 In Demand: Job Prospects for Grads at Highest Level in Years
Even those who haven’t graduated yet are in demand with 2 in 5 employers (38%) planning to hire college and university students this year, up from 36% last year and 33% in 2021. In terms of the positions employers are looking to fill with recent graduates, the most common are entry-level (53%) and mid-level […]
Demand for Recent College Grads in the U.S. Hits Highest Level in Three Years
Fifty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers say they plan to include recent college grads in their 2023 headcount, marking the highest level in three years as companies look for more entry-level talent. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. With companies reporting intentions to hire for entry-level […]
Ask a Recruiter: Manufacturing
Earlier this month, North America celebrated National Manufacturing Day, while many other regions opted to codify the day into the entire month of October to highlight this important career. With an emphasis on an industry that has become the backbone of society, Refresh Leadership sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in manufacturing […]
Employers Scouting for Full-Time, Lower-Level Employees
Hiring efforts continue to climb as 90% of U.S. hiring decision-makers say their company plans to hire employees in key departments through the end of the year and are looking to bring full-time, mid- or entry-level workers on board. (more…)
Canadian Companies in Fierce Competition for Workers
Concerns about an economic slowdown and possible recession have not eased the labour shortages facing companies across Canada, which are still engaged in fierce competition for workers, according to a new study from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Extraordinary Employee Incentives Still In Play Amidst Possible Labor Market Cool Down
While some segments of the U.S. labor force have started to eliminate positions amid labor market and economic instability, a recent survey indicates competition for top talent is still fierce as 80% of companies are taking steps to make hiring easier. (more…)
Returning to Work as a Boomerang Employee
The Great Resignation drove millions of workers to leave their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic but now, some workers are returning to the companies they left garnering the nickname “boomerang employees.” (more…)
Best Interview Questions to Ask Job Candidates – Job Attraction
This is part six of a 12-part series. Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications and interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate for the job goes beyond what hiring managers can […]
Question of the Month: What is the Number One Characteristic You Look for in Job Candidates?
During the current employment market, hiring managers and recruiters are working overtime to find qualified candidates to fill open job orders. But what are they looking for? In a past poll question, we asked what “red flags” leaders are looking past to find employees, yet to build a talented team you need specific characteristics needed […]