Jun 18 Employers are Hiring, But Can’t Find Skilled Workers; HR in Demand
As the second half of the year begins, over 82% of employers report they are actively hiring for open positions. However, 80% of those employers are having trouble finding candidates, with 70% reporting a skills shortage, according to a survey released Tuesday by global outplacement and executive and business coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
The survey was conducted over three weeks in May and June among 150 human resources professionals at companies of various sizes and industries nationwide.