All over the U.S., business leaders are facing increased pressure caused by the uncertain economy. These rising challenges are changing hiring practices and long-term strategies for companies in nearly every sector. With many unknowns on the horizon, companies need to be agile and resourceful to stay ahead of the curve.
How are hiring managers and business owners preparing to navigate the volatile economic climate? Keep reading for insights on industry changes and what company leaders are doing to weather the storm.
<h2>Challenges of the Current Hiring Landscape</h2>
Best practices are changing at a rapid pace due to the impact of the pandemic. Early on, initial lockdowns, material shortages, and a boost in eCommerce sales led to a surge in the economy and overwhelmed many industries; while some teams were laid off, others were overworked and burned out.
Today, the pandemic fallout continues to have a huge impact on the workforce. A heightened number of Baby Boomers chose retirement, leaving many skill and experience gaps in the workforce. The <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/03/09/majority-of-workers-who-quit-a-job-in-2021-cite-low-pay-no-opportunities-for-advancement-feeling-disrespected/">Great Resignation</a> also included millions of workers who quit their jobs and changed career trajectories.
These events have caused a surge of challenges impacting nearly every industry.
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Looming recession: Spending is expected to slow and affect many industries.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Quiet quitting: Workers are mentally checked out and doing the bare minimum.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Heightened expenses: Inflation and material shortages impact profit margins.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Talent shortages: Fewer experienced workers are available to fill open positions.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Uncertain profits: Many industries may not experience typical seasonal spikes.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How Hiring Challenges are Impacting Hiring Managers and Employers</h2>
Staffing and employment practices are directly impacted by the recession, inflation, worker shortages, and the Great Resignation. There are a few noticeable ways hiring tactics have changed because of these challenges.
<h3>Talent Managers are Hiring Faster</h3>
Many companies have open positions they need to fill. More than 10 million positions remain unfilled in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (<a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm">BLS</a>). As companies compete to fill positions, the process has become more streamlined in an attempt to snatch up talent as soon as possible.
The average job hunt for someone out of work took around three or four months to complete in 2021, according to the median duration of unemployment reported by the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t12.htm">BLS</a>. However, that number dropped significantly in 2022, hitting just over two months of unemployment on average.
Talent managers are finding ways to sort through applicants faster. The<a href="https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/business-solutions/Documents/Talent-Acquisition-Report-All-Industries-All-FTEs.pdf"> Society for Human Resource Management</a> says the average time-to-fill benchmark is 36 days.
<h3>Many Workers are Looking to Jump</h3>
There is a new trend of &ldquo;quiet quitters&rdquo; &mdash; or workers searching for new opportunities long before they make the leap. Burned-out and unhappy workers typically do the bare minimum at work as they search for new opportunities.
This trend means many working professionals are currently interested in changing roles or industries. According to<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/07/28/majority-of-u-s-workers-changing-jobs-are-seeing-real-wage-gains/"> PEW Research Center</a>, 77% of workers who left a job in 2020 were either unemployed or leaving the labor force &mdash; only 23% left their jobs for a new employer. In 2022, the number of workers leaving their job to join a new employer rose to 34%.
PEW reports 22% of workers will actively look for a new job in the next six months.
<h3>Employers are Rethinking Qualifications</h3>
With many experienced workers leaving their jobs, hiring managers are slowly changing their expectations for prior experience. Rather than searching for workers with years of experience in the field, many hiring managers are looking for skilled workers with a solid work ethic to fill open positions.&nbsp;
Instead of expecting long histories in the industry and higher education traditionally required for these roles, hiring managers are starting to look for certifications that show workers are interested in changing fields.
<h2>Employers Plan to Adjust for Upcoming Recession</h2>
Because of these changes, there are three major ways many companies plan to adjust their strategies.
<h3>Making Smart Hires</h3>
Choosing the right people for each job is crucial for companies that want to improve their workplace culture, stay fully staffed, and avoid unnecessary turnover. Companies need to understand their candidates' goals, objectives, and strengths before they make a hiring decision.&nbsp;
Making smarter hires means bringing in individuals who are more likely to be loyal to your company because they are entering a mutually beneficial working relationship. Workers are motivated if your company offers them better pay and professional growth opportunities they didn&rsquo;t have in their previous roles.
<h3>Improved Budgeting</h3>
Hiring managers need cost-effective ways to bring in talent without overspending in a volatile economy. One way employers can optimize a hiring budget is by looking for talent in unusual places. This may mean <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-changing-the-way-the-industry-views-employee-talent-development">changing your qualifications for talent</a>.
For example, selecting new hires that don&rsquo;t have extensive industry experience can lead to lower starting salaries. There are many motivated professionals willing to learn the ropes and gain the hard skills needed to succeed in a new industry.
<h3>Increased Insights</h3>
Achieving a faster time-to-fill rate helps avoid understaffing and improves productivity in the workplace. Relying on resumes alone has become an outdated tactic that often <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/impact">overlooks certain groups</a>. Employers are using better tools and platforms to sort through candidates and make more insightful hiring decisions.
For example, a single mother who left the workforce for a couple of years to care for her family might automatically be disqualified if the employer only scans her work history. Using tools that dive beyond the resume can help the employer consider valuable soft skills, like her incredible dedication and ability to work within a team structure. Employers can <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/employers/signup">use smarter tools</a> to help them consider relevant candidates they might otherwise count out.
<h2>Finding New People from New Talent Pools</h2>
As part of a cost-saving initiative, employers are starting to consider talent they didn&rsquo;t previously consider qualified &mdash; like candidates with large resume gaps or less than five years of experience.
Employers find they can often bring in talent with less experience at a lower cost while giving them an opportunity to change industries. This can really be a win-win relationship!
At CareerCircle, many of our members have completed certifications to help them change career paths. You&rsquo;ll find candidates working in unrelated fields that are well-versed in areas such as:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">UX Design</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Customer Service</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Project Management</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">IT Support</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Digital Marketing</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Data Analytics</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Programming</li>
</ul>
&hellip;and more!
Diving into a new pool lets you <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/build-a-diverse-candidate-pool-and-grow-your-talent-pipeline-with-careercircle">expand your talent pipeline</a>. But CareerCircle also helps streamline your process by making it easier to find qualified candidates, access instant insights, save favorite profiles, and post job openings.
<h2>It&rsquo;s Time to Rethink Qualified</h2>
If you want to prepare for economic unknowns, you need to make smarter hiring decisions and consider traditionally &ldquo;unqualified&rdquo; candidates.
You can find a diverse group of candidates motivated to change careers and perfect for your workforce through CareerCircle. Members can create 360&deg; profiles to showcase their skills, interests, and workplace characteristics, <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-the-360deg-candidate-view-helps-hiring-managers-find-the-right-fit">going way beyond the limitations of a typical resume</a>.
Are you ready to rethink qualified? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Join us at the CareerCircle Job Fair!
CareerCircle Job Fair February 16, 2023 11 AM &ndash; 3 PM EST
<a href="https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/00a3f062-f997-4b35-a42b-3335f86fbdbb/careercircle-job-fair">Sign up for our career fair now</a> to find skilled and driven candidates ready to make a professional change. This CareerCircle Virtual Career Fair is FREE for hiring managers and employers.

How are you adjusting hiring to meet the current challenges of your industry? It’s time to be agile and rethink qualified.

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Smart Hiring Initiatives to Weather a Recession, Talent Shortages, and Inflation

There is a big push now for employers to take diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&amp;I) practices seriously. When it comes to hiring, many groups are still underrepresented and underserved. Only 22 states have laws that explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination surrounding sexual orientation or gender identity. Yet, 35% of <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/moving-towards-equality-workplace-lgbtqi-employees" rel="follow">LGBTQ+ respondents</a> say discrimination negatively impacted their ability to be hired, while nearly a third (31%) report discrimination affected their salary or ability to be promoted
And <a href="https://www.nber.org/papers/w29053" rel="follow">recent studies</a> have found that&nbsp;distinctively Black names lead to a statistically significant difference in the probability of employer contact.
One&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hillandponton.com/navigating-the-civilian-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">study</a>&nbsp;found veterans were&nbsp;more than twice as likely to earn less than $25,000 per year compared to non-veterans. And 57% said they didn&rsquo;t have a high level of job satisfaction.
So, what can you do to increase diverse representation at your company?
It all starts with building a diverse talent pipeline and hiring ecosystem. Here&rsquo;s how.
<h2>Prepare to Support a Diverse Candidate Pool</h2>
In order to create a robust talent pipeline full of diverse candidates, you need to establish a system to support it. Here are four ways you can support a diverse talent pipeline.
<h3>Create a Supportive Company Culture</h3>
Is your company culture scaring away diverse talent? A lack of diversity in your current team could signal that diversity isn&rsquo;t a priority for your company. Your website messaging, company initiatives, and workplace policies help candidates form an early impression about your organization and could impact whether or not someone feels welcomed.
To create a more supportive culture, make an effort to understand issues impacting diverse communities. Build connections with groups that serve marginalized groups in your community.
<h3>Build a Long-Term DE&amp;I Strategy</h3>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/from-promises-to-progress-how-to-promote-equity-in-staffing-and-recruiting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Setting DE&amp;I commitments</a>&nbsp;early helps support the strength of your talent pipeline over time. Without a strategy in place, your team will likely revert back to the natural talent pools and hiring practices that have alienated diverse talent groups in the past.
Set measurable goals and KPIs (key performance indicators) so you can evaluate your strategies. Ask for feedback from your new hires to understand how supportive your hiring process is and identify areas where the process can improve.
<h3>Reconsider Job Requirements and Expectations</h3>
Shifting your mindset on ideal candidacy is essential if you want to attract a larger pool of people who are different from those already on your team. You can update job descriptions to help describe how your ideal candidate may not fit the typical mold, encouraging diverse talent to apply.
Consider using paid internships,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://kenzie.snhu.edu/blog/what-is-a-returnship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">returnships</a>, and apprenticeships to help interested candidates make lateral career moves without the typical experience or qualifications.
<h3>Work Towards Diverse Leadership</h3>
Can you say you are promoting DE&amp;I if you only hire diverse talent for entry-level positions? Diverse leaders encourage diverse talent applications and provide a proper seat at the table for underrepresented groups.
According to the&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Women in the Workplace</a>&nbsp;report,&nbsp;women of color account for only 4% of C-suite leaders. And, while Black Americans make up more than 12% of the population, only six Black CEOs are running Fortune 500 companies (<a href="https://fortune.com/2022/05/23/meet-6-black-ceos-fortune-500-first-black-founder-to-ever-make-list/">less than 1%</a>).
A whopping&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hillandponton.com/navigating-the-civilian-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">27% of&nbsp;veterans</a>&nbsp;say they have no chance for career advancement&nbsp;at their current job, compared to just 11% of non-veteran employees.
Look for opportunities to develop diverse employees and move them to places of leadership or management. Minority employees are often subconsciously overlooked, so make a concerted effort to examine their abilities and establish mentorships to help them reach higher positions on your team.
<h2>How Your Job Requirements Might Needlessly Restrict Talent</h2>
Before you dive into the recruitment process or post a job description, it&rsquo;s time to take a good, hard look at your list of demands. For a company genuinely committed to DE&amp;I, it&rsquo;s important to consider how your requirements might be driving away potential talent who don&rsquo;t fit the traditional mold.
A requirement for industry experience. For underrepresented groups, sometimes getting their foot in the door is a near-impossible task compared to someone with a more robust support network. Consider creating offers designed to give people a chance to enter the industry. Internships and apprenticeships can help bring in talent without existing experience.
Education and training expectations.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s time to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-changing-the-way-the-industry-views-employee-talent-development" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rethink qualified.</a>&nbsp;Consider transferrable skills and avoid stringent experience requirements on your job listing. Someone with a degree in an unrelated field could take certification courses to expand their knowledge in another area &mdash; showing drive and commitment that could be valuable to your team.&nbsp;
Lack of reasonable accommodations.&nbsp;You might drive away talent if there is a lack of clear onboarding support and training. To be truly committed to inclusive practices, you must offer fair training time and other reasonable accommodations.
A rigid onboarding process or timeline.&nbsp;Flexibility in training and onboarding can support talent who may have schedules they need to work around &mdash; like moms looking to re-enter the workforce. We all know people have lives outside of work, and companies should support their employees when possible.
Unnecessary in-office or on-site requirements.&nbsp;Remote jobs are opening up a whole new world of possibilities. You can attract talent groups who might not otherwise even consider your company because of their location. Consider whether or not different positions could work off-site and learn how to maintain your company culture with a dispersed workforce.
Passing on resume timeline gaps.&nbsp;Are you counting out candidates with big-time gaps in their resumes? Veterans and moms looking to re-enter the workforce might be counted out because of their unconventional work histories. Consider how your approach might count out top talent based on a relatively minor issue. The gap becomes inconsequential for those driven to succeed as they dive back in.
Emphasizing hard skills over soft skills.&nbsp;Does your listing value hard skills and proficiencies more than personal characteristics? It&rsquo;s much harder to train diligence or passion than to teach someone a technical skill needed to do their job. One of the reasons <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CareerCircle uses a 360&deg; candidate view</a>&nbsp;is because it helps employers consider the whole person &mdash; including their personality and hidden capabilities.
<h2>10 First Steps to Create a Diverse Hiring Ecosystem</h2>
If you are&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/building-the-workforce-of-the-future-the-value-of-equitable-hiring-practices" target="_blank" rel="noopener">serious about DE&amp;I</a>, you want to create meaningful changes in your company culture. Do these ten things to get started on building a diverse hiring ecosystem to support your talent pipeline:
<ol>
<li>Define a budget designated for DE&amp;I and establish measurable goals.</li>
<li>Hire a dedicated resource to oversee DE&amp;I &mdash; or select a resource group.</li>
<li>Hold monthly open communications and dialog about minority community issues.</li>
<li>Create a culture of transparency and vulnerability &mdash; starting from the top.</li>
<li>Lead in a genuine way, allowing employees to see you are passionate about DE&amp;I.</li>
<li>Choose leaders to guide specific initiatives because they are personally invested in them.</li>
<li>Establish disability accommodations for onboarding, training, and employment.</li>
<li>Establish mentor programs designed to promote diverse hires to leadership roles.</li>
<li>Provide upskilling and certification opportunities for your employees and new hires.</li>
<li>Commit to always considering a diverse group of candidates before filling any position.</li>
</ol>
For an example of a strong DE&amp;I commitment, you can consider&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://about.underarmour.com/news/2022/04/under-armour-dei-update-progress-our-three-year-acceleration-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Under Armour&rsquo;s requirement</a> to interview a female and BIPOC candidate for every &ldquo;director+&rdquo; position. They&rsquo;ve established a commitment to a 12% or higher rate of Black talent in their &ldquo;Director and above&rdquo; positions by 2023 and a rate of 30% for all BIPOC. They&rsquo;ve also started publishing their representation statistics and have committed to tripling their investments in professional development for diverse teammates to improve retention and advancement rates.
<h2>Tap into New Talent Pools with CareerCircle</h2>
Are you looking for a partner to help you achieve your DE&amp;I hiring goals? CareerCircle is dedicated to bringing more diversity into the workplace through our #rethinkqualifiied campaign, certification courses, and NPO relationships.
We can help you create a talent pipeline that expands your candidate pool. Nearly&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/impact" target="_blank" rel="noopener">75% of our placements</a> are part of an underserved community. We&rsquo;ve partnered with The Mom Project, RISE, Hire Heroes, and other organizations with a shared mission to create equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Our community connections and the targeted market will help draw in candidates you might not see on your typical job boards. We can help you consider candidates with our revolutionary 360&deg; view and introductory videos. Or use our consulting services to consider how your current approach might restrict talent.
If you need talent, we&rsquo;re here to help. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.careercircle.com/employers/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Create your free account now</a>.

It's time we focus on DEI. See how these simple steps can help build a more diverse and inclusive work environment for your organization.

Build a Diverse Candidate Pool With CareerCircle

There is a big push now for employers to take DE&I practices seriously. See how these simple practices can build a more diverse and inclusive work environment for your organization.

Build a Diverse Candidate Pool and Grow Your Talent Pipeline With CareerCircle

While current unemployment rates have improved since the peak of the pandemic, there are still <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm" data-gc-link="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">over six million unemployed job seekers </a>in the U.S. today. This fact, coupled with the ever-increasing demand for talent in tech and other popular industries, makes many of us wonder, "why are so many 'qualified' people unable to find a job?"
<h2>The Skills-to-Experience Deficit</h2>
Unfortunately, many candidates are up against the longstanding mindset that on-the-job experience is the only way to qualify someone for an open job opportunity. They complete multiple relevant certification courses in their desired field yet continue struggling to convince potential employers that they are qualified for a job.
The <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">talent deficit between skills and experiences</a> doesn't just make the job hunt frustrating for candidates; it also leads to missed opportunities and hiring delays for employers. They may spend upwards of six months searching for that perfect "unicorn" candidate&mdash;the one who brings on-paper certifications, a mountain of real-world experience, and a stellar work ethic to the table. Everybody wants to find that one new hire who will hit the ground running with virtually zero training or ramp time.
But what if this candidate burns out after a few months? Or what if they never existed in the first place? 
In truth, most employers' unicorn candidate doesn't exist, or at least, not in the way they're imagining. The qualities that set employees apart don't typically show up on a resume, and character traits like persistence, determination, responsibility, and a positive attitude can go a long way. Employees who look great on paper but have a horrible attitude or no motivation won't benefit your company in the long run.
So, how can employers <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/building-the-workforce-of-the-future-the-value-of-equitable-hiring-practices" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/building-the-workforce-of-the-future-the-value-of-equitable-hiring-practices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">give job seekers equitable opportunities</a> and improve their employee talent development? It all starts with changing the way hiring professionals view building talent pipelines and the stories we are living by.
<h2>Myths About Employee Talent Development</h2>
<h3>1. We can't hire someone without experience because we don't have a training program.</h3>
Even the most experienced employees will need to be trained and onboarded into your company's specific operations. Plus, the candidates without a ton of formal job experience have likely <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-in-progress-3-steps-for-highlighting-your-proactivity-before-youre-fully-certified" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-in-progress-3-steps-for-highlighting-your-proactivity-before-youre-fully-certified" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">completed several relevant projects through upskilling</a> and certification courses. The tactical job functions and hard skills they'll need are much easier to train than the intangible things that make your employees great.
And for every moment an open role isn't filled, you are negatively impacting your ability to get a new product to market. You might have altered your decision criteria if you had known then what you know now. For example, if you had known a role was going to sit unfilled for six months, you could have hired a less experienced employee and trained them in the time you spent searching for someone who with more on-the-job experience.
<h3>2. We should have a four-year degree requirement for every job.</h3>
A four-year degree is extremely valuable, and there are certainly some roles where it's necessary for success. However, it's worth evaluating why organizations like Google and Apple have transitioned away from this requirement and what doors a similar transition may open for your organization.
In addition to historically low unemployment rates, the pace of technology is changing rapid y. Have you considered that the technology a student learns in their first year could be obsolete by the time they graduate? What is it about a four-year degree that you value, and is there another way to test if a candidate has aptitude beyond the degree?
As you refine your qualification criteria, look for other ways to assess each candidate's skills, proficiency, or knowledge in core job functions. You may find that someone who's been <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-yourself-for-tomorrows-economy" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-yourself-for-tomorrows-economy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently upskilled in their field</a> has more relevant knowledge than someone who achieved a degree years ago, especially if they haven't had any employee talent development or continued learning opportunities.
<h3>3. Candidates without experience in our field won't bring enough value to our workforce.</h3>
The often-overlooked candidate isn't always someone looking for their first job with limited career experience. Veterans, women returning to the workforce, and candidates looking for a career change often face adversity when applying or interviewing for jobs with a rigid list of qualifications.
These candidates' raw technical skills might be new, but their contribution to the workforce is extensive. How does your organization value the work they have done against the roles currently available?
<h2>Changing How Employers Qualify Talent</h2>
Most salary bands and job descriptions reflect years of experience and degrees as their foundation. Moving away from this approach will take hard work. It will ask employers across industries to rethink what it means to be qualified
Rather than evaluating candidates based solely on their resume or previous job experience, we encourage you to <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-creating-a-more-well-rounded-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-creating-a-more-well-rounded-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">see them as people</a> and consider the 360&deg; view of who they are. Look at the skills, passions, and motivations that will make them a long-term asset to your company.
Consider how to adjust salaries and identify the employee talent development models you'll use to help new hires gain the experience they need. As you refine your hiring practices, consider questions like:
<ol>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="ordered">What do you value in a new hire, and how do you validate those strengths?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="ordered">In addition to performance on coursework for technical skills, what assessments would you consider for soft skills and aptitude?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="ordered">What is the makeup of your current team? How could you integrate someone with less practical experience?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="ordered">Can you create programs like apprenticeships and <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">returnships</a> to support employee talent development and your hiring goals at the same time?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="ordered">What is the risk of not exploring new strategies to build talent pools for your organization?</li>
</ol>
Your answers to these and similar queries will help you identify the most valuable assets new hires can bring to your organization and how to measure those assets before, during, and after the hiring process.
<h2>Connect the Dots with CareerCircle</h2>
At CareerCircle, we believe it's time to change how the industry evaluates talent. Our candidate resources help us <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-what-is-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-what-is-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bridge the opportunity divide</a> in the workforce. On the flip side, our holistic talent pipeline support solutions help employers rethink what it truly means to be qualified for a role.
Together, these elements connect the dots between deserving candidates and great employers who are willing to champion equitable hiring in their operations.
Are you interested in filling your talent pipeline with recently upskilled candidates who will bring immeasurable value to your organization? Download our free talent pipeline checklist to get started.

The talent deficit doesn't just make finding a job hard; it also leads to missed opportunities and hiring delays for employers.

Changing the Way the Industry Views Employee Talent Development

The talent deficit between skills and experiences doesn't just make the job hunt frustrating for candidates; it also leads to missed opportunities and hiring delays for employers.

Rethink Qualified: Changing the Way the Industry Views Employee Talent Development

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