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<p>In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identified more than 7,500 areas in the country experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers. Over 66% of these areas are rural.  Healthcare providers in rural areas experience unique challenges in recruiting employees, including workforce shortages, limited access to candidates, and high costs of prolonged vacancies. &#8230;</p>

<p>At a time when innovation, particularly in the tech industry, thrives on diverse perspectives, knowing how to increase diversity in recruitment is crucial. Research shows that diverse companies are 35%i  more likely to outperform competitors and 70%ii more likely to capture new markets. In an employer’s market, where job seekers outnumber available positions, now is &#8230;</p>

<p>Fall marks the beginning of seasonal hiring for many retailers across the United States, as they gear up for the most wonderful time of the year. The holiday shopping season officially kicks off each year with Black Friday. Expect the day to be busier than ever in 2024. One survey found that 53% of shoppers &#8230;</p>

<p>In healthcare recruitment, the pressure is always on. Beyond the typical challenges of hiring skilled workers, healthcare recruiters face their own set of unique hurdles, especially during seasonal surges or crisis-driven hiring waves. Filling positions quickly is essential, but when patient care depends on staffing, balancing speed with quality can feel like an impossible task. &#8230;</p>

<p>According to Glassdoor, organizations that invest in their candidate experience have seen a 70% improvement in the quality of their hires. Ensuring a candidate has a positive experience while interviewing for your company requires time. In a world where time is money, it can be difficult to justify the cost of spending the extra minutes &#8230;</p>

<p>In July 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported that there were 8.2 million open jobs, but only 7.2 million unemployed workers. With a shortage of a million workers, recruiters can’t rely only on active job seekers to fill open positions. Recruiters should look to passive talent — candidates who are not actively job-hunting — &#8230;</p>

<p>Hiring surges. They’re a recruitment team’s worst nightmare. But they don’t have to be. A hiring surge is when a business experiences a sharp increase in hiring activity. This increase could arise from seasonal demand, rapid business growth, a product or service launch, or a one-time event like an organizational restructure.  When managing a hiring &#8230;</p>

<p>With hiring season around the corner, you may be starting to feel the pressure if your looking to fill seasonal roles. Seasonal hiring comes with a unique set of challenges — you’re working within a limited time frame, and facing fierce competition. But, it’s also when staffing agencies make a lot of their money, so &#8230;</p>