A comprehensive whitepaper on overcoming ongoing talent shortages in 2023
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition, some industries are facing an enduring talent crunch. So, what can employers do to stand out and recruit the best talent possible?
A whitepaper published by HRD in partnership with Humanforce focuses on the strategic approaches that businesses can take to address the ongoing talent shortage.
Touching on the ongoing talent war and the pitfalls associated with relying on higher pay to attract candidates, this whitepaper provides five actionable and unique strategies to help employers stand out.
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Few could’ve predicted the dramatic changes that have taken place over the past few years, from the pandemic to mass resignations and supply chain disruptions, throughout it all there’s been one constant element: an unprecedented labour shortage.
5 strategies to beat the talent crunch
Humanforce outlines five key strategies to combat the talent crunch:
- Workforce planning – For employers, workforce planning is perhaps the most important element of human resources management.
- Undertake a skills audit – Is there untapped talent hiding right under your nose?
- View all hiring activities through a DEIB lens – Look critically at end-to end hiring processes, conscious and unconscious bias can still play a role in hiring.
- Open hiring – or hiring for attitude, training for skills – Broadening your talent pool and dropping stereotypical views of the ideal candidate can also help.
- Think like a marketer – HR practitioners know the power of an effective employer brand but there’s more from the marketing tool box that can be used in HR.
Download the whitepaper now to learn more about:
- Modern candidate attraction: explore what draws candidates in 2023 and how to boost your employer brand
- Strategies beyond monetary rewards: discover alternative incentives to attract quality hires
- Effective talent acquisition: embrace strategies like skills audits, diversifying talent pools, and hiring for attitude while training for skills
