So things are finally starting to look up for your business, but you’re having trouble finding quality employees now that you can start to hire…..
Well, you’re not alone.
Actually, 52% of U.S. employers are experiencing difficulty filling key positions within their organizations.*
52%! And globally, 1 in 3 employers is also having problems finding the right applicants. *
And you thought last year was bad!?
The United States had one of the most dramatic increases in shortage from 14% in 2010 to 52% in 2011!
How can that be when there are so many people that are unemployed?
Studies show that companies have noticed a trend in what positions are hardest to fill and why they can’t find the right candidate.
The top 3 hardest jobs to fill include: *
1. Technicians
2. Sales Representatives
3. Skilled Trades
These positions are harder to fill because candidates are looking for more pay than what is being offered as well as lacking the necessary skills and experience for the position.*
*ManpowerGroup’s sixth annual Talent Shortage Survey.
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