Tag - Talent Pool

August 2017

Wage Increases are Essential in a Near Zero Unemployment Environment

Wage Increases are Essential in a Near Zero Unemployment Environment

Goldman Sachs economists underestimated just how low the unemployment rate would drop this year; so much so that they have actually adjusted their outlook for 2018 to 3.8% from the original 4.1% projection. Typically, wage increases occur when the job market is tight because employers have to pay more to attract and retain workers. Despite a current 4.3% unemployment rate, and a highly competitive job market, wages are rising barely faster than inflation. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics...

March 2017

Dangling Carrot Talent Acquisition Graphic

5 Key Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent

As a corporate trainer we work with recently stated, the war on talent is over – talent won. Qualified candidates, especially recent graduates, are enjoying one of the best job markets in years. Bradley Staffing Group addressed some contributing factors to this in a recent blog post. In a 2016 First Round State of Startups survey, employers rated retention as their primary concern. Quit rates are also the highest they have been in about a decade, according to the recently...

Puddle Blog Post Graphic

Got Grads? Three industry trends that are reducing the talent pool to a puddle

Across practically every industry, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified applicants to fill a range of positions. While certain industries are feeling the pressure more than others, there is a general feeling that the talent pool is shrinking to more of a puddle. A solid influx of new graduate talent is essential for many of our clients to keep their companies running smoothly. Recent trends among college graduates are adversely affecting the ability of many companies to...

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