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Organizations worldwide are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill critical job roles. In 2021, over four million people quit their jobs in what is referred to as the Great Resignation. This exacerbated a talent shortage problem that has been growing for the past decade. According to a Deloitte study, HR leaders in the US […]

The entire healthcare industry is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Some changes, like the move to electronic health records (EHRs), have been underway for decades. Others, like telehealth, were gaining acceptance but experienced a significant surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. More is expected of healthcare support staff, which means they need a wide range of […]

It is a challenging time for HR leaders in all industry sectors. They thought their problems were over as the COVID-19 pandemic subsided. Then they found themselves dealing with a global talent shortage. Over four million people quit their jobs during the “Great Resignation” of 2021. As a result, HR professionals are struggling to find […]

Healthcare is the fastest-growing career sector in the US. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry will add approximately 2.6 million new jobs between 2020 and 2030–more than any other sector. This includes doctors, nurses, and various medical support positions, such as administrative and medical assistants, health aides, and customer service representatives. There will […]

The workforce is transforming before our eyes. Organizations worldwide are implementing hiring and training strategies to ensure employees have the right skills to perform jobs that are key to business growth. Your organization needs an agile workforce that can quickly learn new skill sets, adapt to marketplace changes, and adjust to unforeseen shifts in business […]

Administrative employees are the backbone of most organizations. A good administrator who takes the initiative without being asked and does not require much supervision to perform their job is worth their weight in gold. So, when recruiting for administrative roles, it is essential to use an industry-leading employment skills testing solution such as the eSkill […]

Hiring mistakes are expensive. Data compiled by Undercover Recruiter shows that if a manager who earns $62,000 is terminated after 2.5 years, it costs their employer $840,000, including hiring costs, salary and benefits, severance, disruption to productivity, and lost business opportunities. Studies also show that the average company spends around $240,000 to recruit and onboard […]

One fact everyone can agree on is that the workforce has changed. During the past couple of years alone, we have witnessed a global pandemic and a war and seen new global trends emerge, such as an unprecedented talent shortage. We are also seeing digital and physical worlds merge, creating opportunities for new products and […]

Upskilling employees has become the new workforce development strategy due to the ongoing digital transformation. Changes in training and employee development departments worldwide are driven by how much disruption technology causes when new processes such as automation and artificial intelligence (A.I.) are implemented. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have compelled businesses to pivot […]

Bad hires cost companies thousands of dollars annually. According to Undercover Recruiter, if a manager earning $62,000 is terminated after 2.5 years, the bottom-line cost to the employer is $840,000. This includes hiring costs, salary, benefits, lost productivity, severance, and lost business opportunities. Also expensive are hiring mistakes. It costs a company around $240,000 to […]

The workforce is transforming daily, and enterprises are implementing hiring and training strategies to ensure they can meet market demand. An initiative that many organizations are adopting is upskilling employees so they can address the current talent shortage and close skills gaps. Upskilling is a training strategy that provides employees with training so they can […]

The last two years have been challenging for organizations in all industry sectors. They have had to adjust business operations to deal with a global pandemic. They have had to navigate their way through a multitude of supply chain issues to meet customer demand. Now they are struggling to fill critical positions due to an […]