A recent survey of unemployed workers found over two thirds (70 percent) of job seekers were frustrated they could not find the right job to apply for. The majority (59 percent) also claimed there aren’t enough openings in their preferred profession, yet employers are hiring at their fastest rate since the 1960s.
The much-discussed “great resignation” was expected to lead inevitably to a “great rehire”. Instead, employer requirements and employee expectations seem to have moved apart. This stems from an outdated focus on the wrong skills.
Job specifications and recruitment ads routinely set out technical skills requirements, however too few reflect the organizational demand for modern skills which include critical thinking, problem-solving and digital literacy such as that offered by MEF Accredited Training Providers and required to achieve MEF Professional Certifications.
Some employers have promised to invest in training and certifications, but not all. Those who have not yet made this a common recruitment incentive, should. The overall benefit to employers is measurable and can be significant.
Source Credit: https://www.businesswire.com/news/altii/20210928005206/en/Employers-Need-a-Break-With-the-Past-to-Trigger-the-%E2%80%9CGreat-Rehire%E2%80%9D
