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Contents
- A Quick Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
- A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
- Hiring Insights in Marketing
- 2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
A Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
Best cities for jobs
Glassdoor ranks these cities based on hiring opportunity, cost of living, and overall job satisfaction:- Pittsburgh, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Hartford, CT
- Boston, MA
- Memphis, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
Top Perks Employers are Highlighting
- Casual dress codes
- Employee discounts
- Remote work opportunities
- Extra paid time off
- Signing bonuses
- Free lunches
- Gym memberships
- Work from home Fridays
- Daycare
A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
In 2018, AI-powered recruitment technologies took off across every industry. Seeking to automate the application, screening, and interviewing processes, these tools unburden the hands, and minds, of recruiters and corporate talent acquisition professionals everywhere. However, our stance on this trend has been, and always will be, that humans are greater than machines – most especially in recruiting for highly skilled Technology, Finance, Engineering and Marketing professionals. Even with a quarter of employees looking for a new job, and over half passively interested should the opportunity present itself, employers cannot rely on the programming of their recruitment technology to make the right matches and entice the best-fit talent. This is the year that employers must focus on the human side of recruitment, specifically, the candidate experience. Here are a few numbers proving why the candidate experience is critical this year:Quick steps to an awesome candidate experience
- A fast and easy (and mobile-responsive) application process
- Quick feedback and responses to every candidate
- A compelling employer brand that reflects your company culture
- Personalized emails, phone calls, and messages throughout the process
- A short, but thorough, interview process
- A clear understanding of the benefits and perks you offer
- An efficient and valuable onboarding process
Hiring Insights in Marketing
Top digital marketing trends
- Interactive chatbots
- Voice search
- AI and blockchain
- Influencer marketing
- Security and data privacy
- Personalized messaging
- Data analytics
Most valuable skills when hiring marketing talent
- Creativity
- Natural leadership abilities
- Emotional Intelligence
- Curiosity
- Marketing platform experience
- Data science background
2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
How Are You Overcoming the Marketing Talent Shortage?
You’re probably gearing up for 2019 hiring, but some of these statistics might be concerning. For us, these statistics are eye-opening. We’re always looking for new ways to partner with companies to overcome these challenges. Our talent acquisition solutions are one-part relationships, one-part insight, and one-part results. It’s a recipe that works every time, and we’d love to introduce you.We want to partner with you. Let’s chat.
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- A Quick Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
- A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
- Hiring Insights in Finance & Accounting
- 2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
A Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
Best cities for jobs
- Pittsburgh, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Hartford, CT
- Boston, MA
- Memphis, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
Top Perks Employers are Highlighting
- Casual dress codes
- Employee discounts
- Remote work opportunities
- Extra paid time off
- Signing bonuses
- Free lunches
- Gym memberships
- Work from home Fridays
- Daycare
A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
In 2018, AI-powered recruitment technologies took off across every industry. Seeking to automate the application, screening, and interviewing processes, these tools unburden the hands, and minds, of recruiters and corporate talent acquisition professionals everywhere. However, our stance on this trend has been, and always will be, that humans are greater than machines – most especially in recruiting for highly skilled Technology, Finance, Engineering and Marketing professionals. Even with a quarter of employees looking for a new job, and over half passively interested should the opportunity present itself, employers cannot rely on the programming of their recruitment technology to make the right matches and entice the best-fit talent. This is the year that employers must focus on the human side of recruitment, specifically, the candidate experience. Here are a few numbers proving why the candidate experience is critical this year:Quick steps to an awesome candidate experience
- A fast and easy (and mobile-responsive) application process
- Quick feedback and responses to every candidate
- A compelling employer brand that reflects your company culture
- Personalized emails, phone calls, and messages throughout the process
- A short, but thorough, interview process
- A clear understanding of the benefits and perks you offer
- An efficient and valuable onboarding process
Hiring Insights in Accounting & Finance
The finance field is undergoing a transformation due to trends such as:- FinTech
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain
- Robotic process automation (RPA)
- Cloud
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Regulatory changes
773,800 new jobs will be added to the finance and accounting marketplace by 2026.
2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
How Are You Overcoming the Finance & Accounting Talent Shortage?
You’re probably gearing up for 2019 hiring, but some of these statistics might be concerning. For us, these statistics are eye-opening. We’re always looking for new ways to partner with companies to overcome these challenges. Our talent acquisition solutions are one-part relationships, one-part insight, and one-part results. It’s a recipe that works every time, and we’d love to introduce you.We want to partner with you. Let’s chat.
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- A Quick Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
- A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
- Hiring Insights in Engineering
- 2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
A Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
Best cities for jobs
- Pittsburgh, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Hartford, CT
- Boston, MA
- Memphis, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
Top Perks Employers are Highlighting
- Casual dress codes
- Employee discounts
- Remote work opportunities
- Extra paid time off
- Signing bonuses
- Free lunches
- Gym memberships
- Work from home Fridays
- Daycare
A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
In 2018, AI-powered recruitment technologies took off across every industry. Seeking to automate the application, screening, and interviewing processes, these tools unburden the hands and minds of recruiters and corporate talent acquisition professionals everywhere. However, our stance on this trend has been, and always will be, that humans are greater than machines – most especially in recruiting for highly skilled Technology, Finance, Engineering and Marketing professionals. Even with a quarter of employees looking for a new job, and over half passively interested should the opportunity present itself, employers cannot rely on the programming of their recruitment technology to make the right matches and entice the best-fit talent. This is the year that employers must focus on the human side of recruitment, specifically, the candidate experience. Here are a few numbers proving why the candidate experience is critical this year:Quick steps to an awesome candidate experience
- A fast and easy (and mobile-responsive) application process
- Quick feedback and responses to every candidate
- A compelling employer brand that reflects your company culture
- Personalized emails, phone calls, and messages throughout the process
- A short, but thorough, interview process
- A clear understanding of the benefits and perks you offer
- An efficient and valuable onboarding process
Hiring Insights in Engineering
Engineering employment has seen sustained growth over the last few years, up 2.27% in the last year alone. A majority of companies, 69%, anticipate hiring more engineers over the next 5-10 years.The Growing Engineering Talent Shortage
The demand is strong, but the level of engineering talent can’t keep pace. This is partly due to too few engineering graduates, as well as an increasing number of retirees. It’s a major concern; 98% of companies are all too aware of how their business can suffer if they can’t fill open engineering positions. Here are the top 5 biggest concerns with the engineering shortage:- Loss of competitiveness
- Inability to innovate
- Higher product development costs
- Lost revenue opportunities
- Poor design efficiency
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2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
How Are You Overcoming the Engineering Talent Shortage?
You’re probably gearing up for 2019 hiring, but some of these statistics might be concerning. For us, these statistics are eye-opening. We’re always looking for new ways to partner with companies to overcome these challenges. Our talent acquisition solutions are one-part relationships, one-part insight, and one-part results. It’s a recipe that works every time, and we’d love to introduce you.We want to partner with you. Let’s chat.
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- A Quick Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
- A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
- Hiring Insights in Information Technology
- 2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
A Glance at the 2019 Labor Market
Best cities for jobs
- Pittsburgh, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Hartford, CT
- Boston, MA
- Memphis, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
Top Perks Employers are Highlighting
- Casual dress codes
- Employee discounts
- Remote work opportunities
- Extra paid time off
- Signing bonuses
- Free lunches
- Gym memberships
- Work from home Fridays
- Daycare
A New Focus for the Future of Hiring
In 2018, AI-powered recruitment technologies took off across every industry. Seeking to automate the application, screening, and interviewing processes, these tools unburden the hands and minds of recruiters and corporate talent acquisition professionals everywhere. However, our stance on this trend has been, and always will be, that humans are greater than machines – most especially in recruiting for highly skilled Technology, Finance, Engineering and Marketing professionals. Even with a quarter of employees looking for a new job, and over half passively interested should the opportunity present itself, employers cannot rely on the programming of their recruitment technology to make the right matches and entice the best-fit talent. This is the year that employers must focus on the human side of recruitment, specifically, the candidate experience. Here are a few numbers proving why the candidate experience is critical this year:Quick steps to an awesome candidate experience
- A fast and easy (and mobile-responsive) application process
- Quick feedback and responses to every candidate
- A compelling employer brand that reflects your company culture
- Personalized emails, phone calls, and messages throughout the process
- A short, but thorough, interview process
- A clear understanding of the benefits and perks you offer
- An efficient and valuable onboarding process
Hiring Insights in Information Technology
- Deficit of 4.3 million tech workers by 2030
- $449.7 billion unrealized revenue due to talent shortage
2019 from the Perspective of Key Leaders
How Are You Overcoming the Tech Talent Shortage?
You’re probably gearing up for 2019 hiring, but some of these statistics might be concerning. For us, these statistics are eye-opening. We’re always looking for new ways to partner with companies to overcome these challenges. Our talent acquisition solutions are one-part relationships, one-part insight, and one-part results. It’s a recipe that works every time, and we’d love to introduce you.We want to partner with you. Let’s chat.
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