Since the beginning of the recession, hiring managers are taking much longer to fill open positions. BLS data shows that in May the number of open jobs reached its highest point since the summer of 2007, but the rate of hiring is still well below its pre-recession peak. While many human resources managers cite structural issues like the skills gap as a key explanation, recruitment strategy plays a crucially important role.
7 Reasons Your Company Can’t Hire
And the skills gap ain’t one.
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