Challenges In Recruiting Workforce Talent

There have been many challenges in recruiting workforce talent over the last two years. The pandemic has changed people's lives dramatically. Across industries, recruiting leaders believe job seekers and candidates are more selective and expect something different from before. Managers struggle to find the right talent because workers are looking for better work, higher compensation, greater purpose, and more flexibly. Individuals want opportunities to grow and they are emboldened to make their own change.

According to a study by Pew Research Center, salary and work flexibility were listed as the prime benefit of any new job. Quality of life issues have become more important, and people want the companies they work for to address those issues. That makes it essential for employers to develop a compelling employee value proposition. A proposition that includes competitive compensation and meaningful benefits, especially career development opportunities and flexible work.

Besides employees looking for better opportunities, there is fierce competition for the employers. More opportunities for job seekers mean their applications are spread thin, and hiring companies see fewer applicants.

For anyone who is struggling to recruit employees -

Keep an open mind. The “ideal” might not exist. What are the deal-breakers and the preferred. Prioritizing these might help open the field up to a wider range of potential hires. It may not be possible to offer all skilled laborers and frontline workers a work-from-home experience, but some companies are offering more flexible schedules and schedule certainty so employees can take care of the things they have to do in their lives outside of work.

Market to diverse candidates. Diverse organizations can offer their customers a wider range of solutions and approaches to business problems because of the multiple and diverse people on staff; that attracts a broader range of customers and sends approval ratings upward at the same time.

Often individuals I talk to go to a company website to look at the job opportunities and don’t see themselves reflected in the images and materials. Marketing material should reflect the diversity they want to see in projects and represent a culture that welcomes everyone. The benefits of a diverse workplace are plain to see: increased profitability, better morale, increased cultural competency and language access with clients, and more innovative and efficient teams, just to name a few.

Recruiting has become a demanding full-time job that few companies, outside of major enterprises, have the manpower for. To gain the needed skills and talent for particular roles, professionals are enlisting the help of staffing agencies.

Staffing agencies that focus on select industries will give you the best shot at top talent. They can quickly identify even passive candidates for roles within the industry. Having that inside information saves time in filling the position and also guarantees that the candidate will have the right skills, experience and knowledge.

Blue Collar Specialist is a staffing firm that provides skilled labor staffing solutions. We focus on the placement of professionals within the utility industry, manufacturing, transportation, and subcontractors/tradesmen in the construction field. Our knowledgeable specialists are experienced in navigating the different recruitment challenges faced in these demanding times.

If you are looking for staffing services to help fill skilled labor positions contact Blue Collar Specialist. We are one of the best skilled trades staffing agencies in the region. Give us a call today!